Manager, Development Acquisitions- Renewable Energy

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. 

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 Acquistions

Houston/ Remote

 

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 solar, battery storage, and wind projects. This individual will work closely with the Development, Engineering, Commercial, and Structured Finance teams to identify opportunities, structure transactions, and drive execution of acquisitions that align with our strategic growth objectives. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Leadership 
  • • • Lead the evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of project acquisition transactions. 
      • Oversee due diligence efforts, coordinating across technical, financial, environmental, permitting, and legal workstreams. 
      • Drive internal investment committee approvals, presenting analysis and recommendations. 

• Deal Sourcing & Origination 
  • • • Build and maintain relationships with market participants to identify high-quality acquisition opportunities. 
      • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and policy developments to inform acquisition strategy. 

• Strategic Collaboration 
  • • • Partner with the Development and Engineering teams to evaluate project feasibility, risks, and value creation opportunities. 
      • Work with the Structured Finance and Valuations team on financial modeling, pricing, and valuation of projects. 
      • Ensure smooth integration of acquired projects into the company’s development pipeline. 

• Leadership & Growth 
  • • • Mentor and guide junior team members within the acquisitions teams. 
      • 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 
• 5-10 years of experience in renewable energy within investment banking, M&A, project finance or related areas. 
• Proven track record of leading acquisitions or large-scale transactions in the energy or infrastructure space. 
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities, including development and auditing of complex project finance and valuation models; ability to translate outputs into clear, actionable investment insights.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and ability to drive deals to close. 
• Houston, TX is the preferred location; however, qualified candidates located elsewhere may be considered for remote work.
• 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:

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.