Project Development Manager

Project Development Manager Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 base + bonus Location: Flexible within Texas or East Coast (travel required) Piper Maddox is partnered with a well-capitalized renewable energy platform focused on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale energy infrastructure across North America. The company is actively expanding its development portfolio and seeking a Project Development Manager to support project execution and market growth across a key strategic region. This is a high-impact role responsible for leading utility-scale projects from origination through investment approval. The individual will work closely with senior leadership while coordinating cross-functional teams to advance projects through critical development milestones. The position offers significant ownership, visibility, and influence over project strategy and capital deployment decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead utility-scale energy projects through the full development lifecycle, including site origination, land acquisition, permitting, stakeholder engagement, and project advancement. Manage project schedules, development budgets, risks, and key milestones to ensure successful project execution. Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, interconnection, finance, community engagement, and external consultants. Negotiate and maintain relationships with landowners, local governments, utilities, and other key project stakeholders. Drive investment approval processes by preparing project recommendations and presenting development updates to leadership. Identify development risks and implement strategies to advance projects efficiently through the development pipeline. Qualifications 5+ years of utility-scale renewable energy, energy storage, or power project development experience. Demonstrated experience leading projects through the full development lifecycle from site selection through permitting and investment approvals. Strong experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholders. Proven track record managing project schedules, budgets, development risks, and project milestones. Experience developing projects within major U.S. power markets such as ERCOT, PJM, MISO, NYISO, or CAISO preferred. Battery energy storage development experience strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr