Job Description
LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.
LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.
Job Summary:
The M&A Manager/Lead (“Lead”) is a key driver of the Commercial Team’s and LRE’s overall success. The Lead is responsible for identifying project acquisition and divestiture opportunities that are aligned with LRE’s corporate strategy. The Lead will drive the entire diligence process including coordinating with internal group, providing guidance to supporting associates and overall deal coordination with external stakeholders. The Lead will leverage their deep knowledge of renewable energy projects and track record in renewable energy transactions to lead the valuation and structuring of proposals that maximize value to LRE and take into consideration all major risks. The Lead will present proposals to senior leadership for internal approvals and lead the completion of diligence and negotiation of transaction documentation with counterparts through final execution.
Responsibilities:
- Leads the entire project and transaction due diligence process including process letters, letters of intent, data room preparation and management, Q&A logs, and related matters
- Coordinates transaction valuation process among internal functional groups including origination, project development, project finance, EPC, operations, and legal, among others
- Compiles complete bid/offer proposals including, in addition to price, key provisions that enhance value and mitigate risk
Leads negotiation of membership interest purchase/sale agreements in conjunction with counsel and relevant subject matter experts
- Prepares materials for internal approvals and presents to senior leadership including, as appropriate, the board of directors
Formulates and implements internal strategy for acquisition and divestiture opportunities, identifying regions and projects of focus
- Independently establishes rapport with existing and prospective customers/counterparts and bankers/advisors in order to identify transaction opportunities
- Trains and manages associates in daily accountabilities and deliverables with or without formal supervisory role
Leads continues improvement of existing processes based on lessons learned from transactions
Consistently formulates and implements creative and actionable solutions to problems
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, Masters degree preferred
Minimum 5 years previous experience in energy project finance, origination, and/or M&A required – preferably in solar, wind, BESS, or natural gas electricity generation projects (3 years acceptable with MBA/relevant graduate program)
- Consistent track record of leading entire transaction processes in renewable energy from inception to execution
Proficient in all areas of the transaction cycle: due diligence process, transaction valuation, structuring proposals, negotiating membership interest purchase/sale agreements, preparing materials and presenting for internal approvals
- Highly knowledgeable about renewable energy deal and market structures, drivers, trends, and competitors
- Holistic understanding of renewable energy project development and M&A process, risks, and opportunities
- Excellent project management skills
- Concise and clear communicator
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Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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