Project Development Director

CrossBoundary Energy is recruiting a Project Development Director to drive the development of large-scale power projects for mining clients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Director will be responsible for translating financial and legal advice into the commercial structure of energy services contracts and advising on land acquisition agreements, supplier agreements, and joint development agreements with developer partners where necessary. Our deals combine capital and expertise from around the world, and the Director will be adept at working with diverse stakeholders. The Director will be supported by specialist expertise from CBE’s internal Business Development, Engineering, Legal, Regulatory, ESG, and Supply Chain teams, reporting to the Head of Project Development. This role will ultimately be responsible for overseeing CBE’s commitments at each step of the project’s development and construction, ultimately ensuring successful, safe, timely, and compliant delivery of the renewable energy power plant. 

Who You Are 

Excellence: Demonstrated expertise in negotiating project finance contracts including power purchase agreements, partnerships, leases, secured debt, engineering agreements, procurement contracts, construction agreements, and similar structures. You hold your own work to higher standards because that’s what delivers successful outcomes. Transaction or transaction advisory experience in the renewable energy industry preferred. 

Acts Like an Owner: You hold yourself personally accountable for brokering solutions where authority is unclear. When faced with an impasse, you convene the subject-matter experts you need to find a way forward. 

Deliberate Thinker: Proficiency in complex corporate finance models, project finance models, corporate structuring, and tax concepts makes you a pragmatic commercial decision-maker. You’re known for deducing the simple, robust solution from more complicated approaches. 

Curiosity: Not satisfied with “no;” assists others to generate creative solutions by looking at problems from new perspectives. You do not make or accept ultimatums. 

Prioritizes Results: You distill the signal from the noise. Your colleagues praise you for translating complex inputs into a plan of action. A succinct written and oral communicator. 

Authentically Cares: Patient and skilled at developing relationships with clients, external counsel, suppliers, consultants, and teammates to consistently deliver excellent outcomes.