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Senior Director, Project Development

Job description

​A well-capitalized, private equity–backed renewable energy platform is seeking a Senior Director, Development to lead utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in Arizona. This is a senior leadership role, functionally equivalent to VP-level, reporting directly to the head of development and sitting one layer below the executive team.

The successful candidate will have full ownership of a regional portfolio, overseeing projects from early-stage development through construction commencement, financing, and handoff to asset management and operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a portfolio of utility-scale solar and storage projects through the full development lifecycle

  • Provide strategic oversight of land, permitting, interconnection, engineering, legal, and external consultants

  • Manage development budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and portfolio priorities

  • Support project financing, transaction execution, and construction readiness

  • Build and lead high-performing development teams in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications
  • 10+ years of utility-scale renewable energy development experience

  • Strong track record delivering projects through NTP / construction start

  • Deep familiarity with Arizona permitting, land, and interconnection processes

  • Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

  • Ability to work in a hybrid Phoenix-based role (minimum 3 days in office)