Director, Project Development
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Full Time
Posted November 14, 2025
$170k - $200k
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Job Description
The Director of Project Development leads and manages the development of community solar and utility-scale solar projects across the U.S., overseeing permitting, land acquisition, and stakeholder engagement to ensure project success and alignment with company goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the Project Development team to drive projects towards Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Review developer and third-party consultant assignments to optimize resource utilization.
- Assess project permit application materials to ensure high-quality submissions and permitting success.
- Review third-party consultant agreements to ensure scope of work aligns with company standards.
- Coordinate with legal, environmental, impact, and technical teams to resolve development process roadblocks.
- Work with senior leadership to set NTP goals and development budgets for project pipeline management.
- Provide strategic recommendations to improve project development success.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field
- 10 years of experience in renewable energy project development, with a focus on permitting, land acquisition, and regulatory compliance
- Proven experience leading a regional development team
- Advanced understanding of distribution and transmission interconnection processes
- Advanced understanding of solar and Battery Energy Storage System (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
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to travel as required for site visits, landowner meetings, and engagement with regulatory agencies
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: 170,000 - 200,000 USD annually
Work flexibility
Medical benefits
401(k) options
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off policy
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