Manager, Business Development & Project Management (Power Infrastructure)

Company Description:

Hunt Energy Network (HEN), founded in 2018, specializes in delivering world‑class clean energy solutions. The company provides comprehensive support across the project lifecycle, from securing land leases and developing energy infrastructure to navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power market. HEN develops and deploys advanced energy storage assets that supply ERCOT with a distributed, coordinated fleet of fast‑responding resources to help efficiently balance the grid. Its proprietary TraDER platform automates trading and settlement activities across the portfolio while optimizing project siting and asset performance. With nearly one in six BESS assets in ERCOT, Hunt Energy Network is among the market’s leading operators.

Position Summary:

Hunt Energy Network is developing large-scale islanded (behind-the-meter) power campuses serving hyperscale AI data center loads, anchored by a multi-hundred-MW natural gas engine and BESS program currently in active development. This hybrid role pairs commercial origination with hands-on project execution: the Manager will advance offtake and partnership opportunities for the islanded power platform while managing day-to-day development execution — vendors, permits, schedule, and budget — under the Vice President of EPC. The role also supports evaluation and execution of broader business development and M&A opportunities across the Hunt energy platform.

Responsibilities:

Business Development Responsibilities

- Originate, qualify, and advance offtake counterparties (hyperscalers, data center developers, large industrial loads) for the islanded power package; manage teaser/CIM processes, NDAs, data rooms, and diligence responses.

- Structure and negotiate commercial frameworks — PPAs and power-as-a-service offerings, build-own-transfer, JV, and asset sale structures — in coordination with legal, finance, and executive leadership.

- Build and maintain the opportunity pipeline: market screening, site and counterparty analysis, competitive intelligence on the ERCOT BTM power landscape (including SB 6 dynamics).

- Support underwriting, diligence, and execution of M&A and investment opportunities across power generation, infrastructure, and adjacent platforms.

- Prepare board- and counterparty-quality materials: financial summaries, capacity/energization plans, marketing collateral, and transaction documentation.

Project Management Responsibilities

- Manage multi-vendor development execution across OEM (engine/generator supply), BOP packagers, EPC contractors, owner's engineers, and environmental consultants — scope alignment, interfaces, deliverables, and schedule.

- Drive the integrated project schedule: equipment delivery sequencing, energization ramp, and permitting critical path (TCEQ air authorizations, Title V, county/construction permits).

- Administer purchase orders, contracts, and milestone payment structures; track budget vs. committed CapEx and manage change control.

- Coordinate technical workstreams — emissions modeling and permitting strategy, fuel supply agreements, interconnection-independent (islanded) electrical design, BESS integration — with internal and external engineering teams.

- Report program status, risks, and decisions to the VP of EPC and executive leadership; own action tracking and vendor accountability.

Required Skills:

- Working fluency in project finance concepts (pro formas, capital structures, credit support) and technical fundamentals of gas generation, BESS, and electrical infrastructure.

- Strong project management fundamentals: schedule/budget ownership, contract administration, multi-vendor coordination; PMP or equivalent experience welcome.

- Willingness to travel to project sites and counterparty locations (~25–40%).

Required Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, or related field; MBA or MS a plus.

- 7–12 years in energy/infrastructure development, EPC, investment banking, or private equity with direct exposure to power generation projects; BTM/distributed generation, data center, or midstream experience strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated commercial track record: offtake agreements, development partnerships, or closed M&A transactions.

Company Highlights:

- For 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars – creativity, excellence, and people

- 401K – 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)

- Highly competitive compensation

- Hybrid work options available for most roles

- Five to eight weeks of PTO annually based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year

- All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums

- Education Assistance Program

- Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees

- Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ

- Onsite breakfast and lunch area in the Dallas HQ

- Commitment to the following ideals:

Work/Life Balance

- Ongoing professional development opportunities

- An exceptional employee experience

Hunt is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hunt is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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