Development Manager
ReactivateRemote
Full Time
Posted March 18, 2026
$120k - $135k
Solar Energy
Remote
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Job Description
To support our incredible team and their families beyond the workplace, Reactivate provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage relationships with landowners, community stakeholders and regulatory agencies to facilitate project approvals
- Manage third-party consultants, attorneys, and vendors involved in the permitting and land acquisition processes
- Oversee all permitting processes for renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
- Coordinate with legal, environmental, and technical teams to ensure that all necessary studies, surveys, and documentation are completed to support permitting and land acquisition efforts
- Monitor and manage timelines and budgets for permitting and environmental studies to meet project deadlines
- Engage with local governments, public officials, and community groups to address concerns, communicate project benefits, and ensure community buy-in
- Stay up to date on regulatory and policy changes that impact land acquisition and permitting for renewable energy projects
- Overcome site and regulatory challenges at complex sites in order to ensure project success
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field; A Master’s degree is a plus
- 4+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, with a focus on permitting, land acquisition, and regulatory compliance
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage the development of multiple projects concurrently
- Working knowledge of land use regulations, environmental permitting processes, and zoning laws
- Working knowledge of solar and BESS equipment and project construction processes
- Proven experience negotiating contracts including land options, easements, and development service agreements
- Experience with brownfield and landfill solar development is a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with landowners, government officials, and community stakeholders.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations, including NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and other relevant laws
- Ability to travel as required for site visits, landowner meetings, and engagement with regulatory agencies
- The annual base salary for this position is $120,000 – $135,000. Reactivate considers several factors when determining base pay offers such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibility of the role, candidate’s work experience and/or education, training and certifications among other key skills at the time of offer.
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