Development Manager- Renewable Energy

About ContourGlobal ContourGlobal is a KKR Company and an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) that develops, acquires, and operates electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company manages about 5.5 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with additional renewable assets under construction and development. ContourGlobal focuses on accelerating decarbonization and expanding its renewable portfolio, supported by long‑term contracts and innovative PPAs. Job Summary Development Manager – Houston, TX (preferred; flexible within the US). This role leads the project and due diligence team for utility‑scale renewable energy projects, primarily solar and energy storage, with secondary exposure to wind. The Development Manager shapes processes, drives project execution from origination to pre‑construction, and leads cross‑functional teams. Key Responsibilities Lead project and due diligence teams Manage cross‑functional development and due diligence teams spanning engineering, land, environmental, permitting, interconnection, legal, finance, commercial, and external developers Drive team alignment, set priorities, manage timelines, and ensure accountability across all workstreams Facilitate structured team meetings; maintain action logs and elevate key issues with clear recommendations Provide concise, strategic updates to senior leadership regarding project needs, decisions, risks, and status Lead strategic evaluation of new development acquisition opportunities and green‑field feasibility within ContourGlobal’s portfolio Act as the central point of coordination for internal and external stakeholders, including utilities, consultants, developers, permitting agencies, and landowners Present complex technical and commercial issues clearly and actionably Engage with senior leadership to communicate resource needs, project decisions, and risk mitigation strategies Identify issues, involve relevant stakeholders, and develop collaborative solutions using logic, structured reasoning, and data Escalate appropriately and make informed recommendations quickly Develop, refine, and implement scalable development processes, tools, and workflows as the organization grows Build a repeatable development model for an expanding team Navigate ambiguity effectively in environments without rigid processes Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to shape development strategy Mentor junior developers on the team and provide guidance in their development activities Lead acquisition due diligence, coordinating technical, environmental, legal, commercial, financial, and land reviews Evaluate land control, permitting, environmental studies, interconnection status, engineering completeness, and regulatory requirements Prepare red‑flag reports, risk assessments, and investment committee inputs Provide development assumptions and constraints for valuation and financial modeling Participate in early‑stage screening of new project opportunities using GIS, constraints analysis, and market research Collaborate with land teams on outreach, site evaluation, and stakeholder engagement Conduct preliminary feasibility assessments for priority development zones Coordinate with the interconnection team to track applications, studies, and queue progression across ERCOT, CAISO, SPP, PJM, MISO, and NYISO Support the interconnection team in engaging with ISOs and utilities on interconnection issues, system impacts, deliverability risks, and negotiation of study assumptions and technical scopes Communicate interconnection implications to engineering and commercial teams Qualifications and Skills Your profile is a natural match if you have: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Environmental Science, Economics, Renewable Energy, or a related field 5–10 years of renewable energy development industry experience; other experience in engineering, procurement, interconnection, finance, accounting, valuation, or permitting will be considered Demonstrated ability to self‑direct and lead project teams Proven ability to manage resources, teams, and deliverables across concurrent workstreams Comfort with project budgets, financial models, and analytical tools Strong problem‑solving abilities and a structured, logical approach to decision‑making Action‑oriented and proactive, with strong ownership mentality and the ability to drive projects forward while maintaining measured, professional responses under pressure Experience preparing and presenting updates and recommendations to senior leadership Familiarity with U.S. ISO/RTO markets (ERCOT, CAISO, SPP, PJM, MISO, NYISO); experience across multiple markets preferred Ability to succeed in an evolving organization and help build scalable systems, tools, and workflows Preferred location: Houston, TX; qualified candidates elsewhere may be considered for remote work Willingness to travel approximately 25% Strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with GIS, project management, and development tracking tools preferred Success in this role requires strong ownership, cross‑functional leadership, organizational discipline, and the ability to drive projects forward amid ambiguity What Drives Your Application Forward Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate. 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