Senior Development Manager (Renewables)

We are a well financed and rapidly growing renewable energy company dedicated to developing innovative clean energy projects from inception through to Ready-to-Build (RTB). We are expanding our team and looking for a driven Senior Development Manager to help drive the advancement of our renewable energy pipeline. Job Description: The Senior Development Manager will manage the full lifecycle of renewable energy project development, driving projects from greenfield conception to RTB/NTP status. This role requires a strong technical development background, a deep understanding of renewable energy markets, and hands-on familiarity with environmental permitting, site control, interconnection, and project milestones. This role will report to the Head of Development. Key Responsibilities Project Lifecycle Management: Own the development process for solar and storage projects from early-stage origination through to Ready-to-Build (RTB) or Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) status including, managing and tracking project spend, project timelines, and overall development completeness with support and oversight from the Head of Development. Permitting & Compliance: Navigate complex local, state, and federal environmental and zoning permitting processes, coordinating closely with environmental consultants, legal teams, tax abatement advisors, and regulatory agencies. Interconnection & Transmission: Support the interconnection team in managing the interconnection process, reviewing system impact studies, and coordinating with transmission providers and RTOs/ISOs. Land & Site Control: Collaborate with land team to secure lease agreements, site control, and right-of-way access. Manage ALTA and Title reviews, as well as take ownership of title curative matters. Cross-Functional Leadership: Work in close partnership with other disciplines within a small team, including engineering, legal, and land to optimize project design, de-risk development hurdles, and ensure financial and technical viability. ERCOT Market Focus: Support project development activities with a specific emphasis on the ERCOT market, leveraging regional regulatory and market design knowledge. Support Project Sales Process: Be the subject matter expert for projects owned by your role and assist with buyer Q&A. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Finance, Business Administration, or related field Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in renewable energy project development, with a proven track record of successfully advancing projects toward RTB. Market Knowledge: Must have experience in developing PV and BESS projects within the ERCOT market. Additional experience outside of ERCOT is also desirable. Development Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of the renewable energy development cycle, including site control, permitting, interconnection, and environmental due diligence. Work Location & Availability: Remote flexibility. Must be able to work core hours within the Central Time Zone. Communication & Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong project management capabilities and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork. Must be detail oriented, organized, and capable of being responsible for multiple projects at once. Travel requirements: Must be able to travel for site visits in addition to office visits on an as-needed basis. Compensation Long Term Incentive profit share pool based on project sales #J-18808-Ljbffr EcoVolt USA