Project Development Associate
Job Description:
- In support of senior project development staff, successfully develop renewable energy and energy storage projects on time, on budget, and meeting the companys profitability targets.
- Evaluate, analyze, and secure land for renewable energy and energy storage projects in collaboration with management, internal staff, and external consultants. Specific duties include prospecting, site identification and assessment, information gathering with local government, viability analysis, outreach and property owner relationship building and relationship management.
- Collaborate with electric utilities to determine suitable grid connection points, and organize all related documentation and correspondence.
- Conduct project permitting activities including interactions with national, provincial, and local government entities, industry groups, and local stakeholders.
- Collaborate with technical, legal, and financial resources to support the project development process.
- Manage and maintain data rooms, project summary and tracking tools, and project files.
- Compile and maintain update reports as required by management.
- Other development and support activities as may be required by the Company.
Experience:
- 2+ years experience in real estate or energy development industry in Vietnam, with 2+ years working in rural areas
- Strong track record of working cooperatively with provincial and local governments
- Strong background working with internal and external stakeholders
- Multinational company experience a plus
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the Vietnamese renewable energy market advantageous
- Project management skills
- Ability to work independently and creatively solve problems
- High level of professionalism with attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Superior time management and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Native or near-native proficiency in Vietnamese required.
- Educational Background:
- Minimum BA/BS degree required
- Completed courses in renewable energy will be considered positively