Development Manager

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AES Clean Energy is seeking a Development Manager to lead project development within the Central Wind Development region. This role owns end-to-end development of wind projects across MISO, SPP, and ERCOT service areas, from early-stage prospecting through notice to proceed (NTP). The Development Manager drives project strategy, leads cross-functional execution, and serves as the primary owner of project outcomes across internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of wind project development from site identification through NTP, including land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, engineering, and pre-construction.
• Own project development schedules and budgets, ensuring milestones and cost targets are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and decision-maker for internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, including landowners, local officials, regulators, and consultants.
• Drive permitting strategy and manage discretionary permitting processes, including engagement with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and representation at public hearings.
• Lead coordination with SME teams across real estate, external affairs, legal, finance, engineering, interconnection, and construction management.
• Oversee site and environmental studies, surveys, and due diligence reporting.
• Manage contractor and consultant selection processes in partnership with construction management.
• Lead project handoffs to the execution team upon full development and permitting completion.
• Provide guidance and review on project finance diligence requests.
• Evaluate potential project acquisitions and provide development risk assessments.
• Manage project budget expenditures and additional resource needs throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to Business Development pipeline reporting and strategic planning.

Skills and Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of project development experience in renewable energy, with demonstrated experience managing wind projects at scale.
• Undergraduate degree required; fields such as renewable energy, engineering, urban planning, finance, business, or project management preferred. Advanced degree a plus.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Deep knowledge of wind project development, including interconnection processes, permitting frameworks, contracting, and utility coordination across MISO, SPP, and/or ERCOT.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership and development cost management.
• Excellent communication skills, including executive-level presentations, public speaking, and stakeholder negotiation.
• Ability to influence without direct authority across all organizational levels.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete information.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40%, with flexibility for project-driven increases.
• Experience with CRM systems and development pipeline reporting tools.

Why AES Clean Energy

AES Clean Energy is one of the largest and fastest-growing renewable energy developers in the United States. We develop, own, and operate a diverse portfolio of wind, solar, and energy storage projects. Our people are central to delivering on our clean energy mission.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $87,000 and $104,550/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is 06/18/2026