Manager, Development Acquisitions
Houston, TX, US, 77019
About ContourGlobal
ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 5.5 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 800 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12.6 GW under development.
ContourGlobal is accelerating the decarbonization of its portfolio and evolving into a predominantly renewable IPP, supported by long- term contracts and innovative PPAs coupled with energy management solutions that deliver value beyond market standards. As a symbol of its ongoing transformation and growth, the company recently unveiled a new brand identity, celebrating 20 years of history and embracing The Right Power Forward as its guiding purpose.
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Manager, Development Acquisitions
Houston/Hybrid
Job Summary
The Manager, Development Acquisitions, will play a critical leadership role in expanding our renewable energy portfolio through the sourcing, evaluation, and acquisition of development-stage wind, solar, and battery storage projects. This individual will work closely with the Development, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance teams to identify opportunities, structure transactions, and drive execution of acquisitions that align with our strategic growth objectives. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!
Key Responsibilities:
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Transaction Leadership
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Lead the evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of project acquisition transactions.
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Oversee due diligence efforts, coordinating across technical, financial, environmental, permitting, and legal workstreams.
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Drive internal investment committee approvals, presenting analysis and recommendations.
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Deal Sourcing & Origination
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Build and maintain relationships with market participants to identify high-quality acquisition opportunities.
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Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and policy developments to inform acquisition strategy.
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Strategic Collaboration
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Partner with the Development and Engineering teams to evaluate project feasibility, risks, and value creation opportunities.
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Work with the Finance team on financial modeling, pricing, and valuation of projects.
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Ensure smooth integration of acquired projects into the company’s development pipeline.
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Leadership & Growth
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Mentor and guide junior team members within the acquisitions and development teams.
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Represent the company at industry conferences, networking events, and with external stakeholders to strengthen brand recognition and deal flow.
Qualifications and Skills:
Your profile is a natural match if you have:
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Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
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5+ years of experience in renewable energy development, acquisitions, project finance, or related sectors.
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Proven track record of leading acquisitions or large-scale transactions in the energy or infrastructure space.
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Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and ability to drive deals to close.
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Travel requirements: Occasional travel to project sites as required.
Our Values
«We» is our greatest asset
We respect and protect the environment
We are doers, committed to doing things right
We act with integrity and transparency
We think and act like entrepreneurs
You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.
Working @CG:
As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all! (To be removed if N/A – e.g. Internship roles)
We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.
Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.
We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.
We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.
Interested in joining our company?
We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.
If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!
ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.
ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.
Nearest Major Market: Houston