Senior Project Development Manager
Exciting opportunity to join one of the leading global clean energy platforms as a Senior Project Development Manager, focused on utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, and onshore wind projects across the Western United States.
Hybrid in San Diego or San Francisco is accepted. Must have development experience in the West.
Summary:
Focused on leading the development of large-scale renewable energy assets within the Western US. Deeply technical and regulatory in nature. Responsible for navigating the complex lifecycle of utility-scale PV, BESS, and Wind projects. Ideal candidates possess a mix of real estate acumen, technical understanding of power grids, and the persistence to manage multi-year permitting and interconnection timelines.
Responsibilities
Utility-Scale Project Development
Core Responsibilities
* Site Control: Lead the identification, evaluation, and secured site control of viable land for utility-scale deployment.
* Interconnection Management: Navigate the ISO/RTO interconnection queues and manage the technical studies required for grid injection.
* Permitting & Entitlements: Manage the environmental and land-use permitting process at the local, state, and federal levels (including CEQA/NEPA where applicable).
* Project Economics: Maintain rigorous project models, tracking development budgets and ensuring assets meet internal “Final Investment Decision” (FID) criteria.
* Technical Coordination: Collaborate with specialized engineering and GIS teams to optimize site layouts and technology selection.
Qualifications
* Experience: A minimum of 10+ years in utility-scale renewables with a track record of successfully de-risking projects for construction. Demonstrated experience developing utility-scale solar, wind, or battery storage projects in western U.S. markets, with working knowledge CAISO, WECC, and other relevant ISO/RTO markets.
* Expertise: Deep knowledge of power purchase agreements (PPAs), transmission constraints, and tax equity structures.
* Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional project teams and provide strategic direction for the West Region portfolio.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
* Proven ability to deliver large-scale utility energy development projects from origination through financing and construction readiness.
* Strong contract negotiation skills with a command of the legal knowledge required for successful agreement management.
* Thorough understanding of project development risks and the ability to frame issues with context, analysis, recommendations, and risk/benefit tradeoffs for leadership.
* Demonstratable knowledge of interconnection processes, permitting, real estate, and state/federal regulation affecting renewable energy projects.
* Strong financial analysis capabilities, including experience with project economic modeling and budget management, and impacts associated with local incentives and property taxes.
* Experience with project financing structures, Power Purchase Agreements, and investor documentation.
* Effective communicator who collaborates well with senior management, peers, and external third parties across diverse backgrounds.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), GIS tools, and project management software (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms).
* Self-starter who thrives managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
