Senior Development Manager
Job description
The Green Recruitment Company is proud to be partnering with a leading renewable energy developer driving the clean energy transition across the United States. Our client has an extensive track record delivering utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects — and is now seeking a Senior Development Manager to take a leadership role in advancing their growing portfolio across multiple ISOs and RTOs.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of America’s renewable buildout, where you’ll take projects from concept through to ready-to-build and play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s clean energy future.
Key Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle development of large-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects — from site origination and permitting through commercial operation.
Develop and execute project strategies to achieve technical, financial, and scheduling goals.
Oversee all project development activities, including land acquisition, interconnection, environmental and permitting processes, stakeholder engagement, and technical design.
Drive commercial success, supporting offtake origination, power marketing, equipment procurement, and EPC contractor selection.
Evaluate and execute growth opportunities, including greenfield origination and acquisition of development-stage assets.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and construction teams to ensure seamless project execution and bankability.
Represent the company in regulatory proceedings, community meetings, and partnership negotiations.
Skills & Qualifications
Proven success leading utility-scale wind, solar, or storage projects through key development milestones.
Strong knowledge of US energy markets, ISOs/RTOs, and the renewable development landscape.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Minimum 4+ years of hands-on renewable energy project development experience.
Demonstrated strength in stakeholder management, negotiation, and commercial strategy.
Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for accelerating the clean energy transition.