Development Manager

Fieldston Power is a New York City distributed energy resources developer and independent power producer with the goal of decarbonizing the built environment in NYC’s five boroughs and the greater metropolitan area. We finance, design, develop, own and operate technologies that lower the cost of energy for our buildings and the surrounding communities, reduce operating expenses and in the process make the grid more resilient. Our passion is to directly service our neighbors throughout the city who for too long have been overlooked in the energy transformation sweeping the nation, and to help property owners find frictionless and commercially advantageous means to comply with strict GHG reduction requirements. Fieldston Power’s business model seeks to create a win-win for all parties involved in this energy transformation: we invest directly in real property to offset some of the operational and financial burdens plaguing landlords in an increasingly regulated city landscape with soaring energy costs; we extend meaningful savings to low-to-moderate income (LMI) neighbors who are far too burdened by rising energy costs; we empower surrounding communities by contributing to a more resilient grid, a healthier living environment and opportunities for local and small business growth through the installation, maintenance and subscription to our community distributed generation (CDG) virtual power plants. In 2025, we developed 3.5MW of CDG solar across 73 multifamily buildings in the Bronx, Brooklyn and upper Manhattan. In the second half of 2026, while these first systems become operational, we are on course to develop 5MW more and now with pipeline secured to develop 12 MW+ per year by 2027 onwards as we also scale into energy storage. THE PERFECT CANDIDATE We are seeking to engage a dedicated Development Manager // Project Manager as a critical first hire to assist in this effort. This professional will be the first line of responsibility for portfolios of 2-3MW, overseeing all vendors in the predevelopment and delivery processes, and acting as account rep to the landlord from site selection through to operations. The professional will own the day-to-day advancement of Fieldston Power’s active projects from site onboarding through development, construction readiness, EPC execution, commissioning, and turnover to asset management. We are seeking an entrepreneurial, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves type of candidate that is highly diligent, organized and systems oriented, able to efficiently manage myriad divergent paths across several dozen line projects. This individual will bring experience and judgment in managing seasoned professionals, involving partners and senior team members, and reporting systematically throughout to all internal and certain external stakeholders. The individual may come from an EPC or other IPP, having experience managing complicated but also multiple energy projects at scale. The ideal candidate should have experience in business and customer facing project management, at least 5 years experience in energy or real estate development, or similar field. INITIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Pre-Development Support Team in canvassing, qualifying and onboarding new projects Lead feasibility studies managing structural + mechanical engineers, rooftop moisture analyses to qualify projects working with CFO and partners on underwriting Oversee the design and permitting process liaising with engineers, expediters, environmental, EPC and landlord to streamline process Support incentive, grant, and tax credit processes by coordinating project‑level data, documents, deadlines, and third‑party submissions. Monitor and advance the permit process liaising with expediters, environmental, EPC and landlord – manage schedule, weekly project status; next‑action tracker; readiness and handoff checklists. Development Direct and primary oversight of EPCs across dozens of projects moving at divergent speeds throughout various stages of the development pipeline. Hold all vendors responsible through regular project meetings, site tours as needed Track and manage progress using existing systems and new processes created together with senior leadership. Asset Management Handover and oversee the transition into asset management, managing open punch‑list items, preparing close‑out package and auditing project files, verifying warranties, onboarding O&M, engaging building owners throughout Support COO + Director of Asset Mgmt with the goal of optimizing production, reducing system down times, and streamlining reporting Liaise as needed with landlord, engineers and other vendors during operations Detail progress and prepare periodic updates and reports for investors and lenders Platform Operations Support COO with the onboarding or building of IT and other system infrastructure to make the development pipeline efficient and organized COMPENSATION PACKAGE Commensurate with experience. This job is located in New York City. Candidate must be located in NYC or able to relocate immediately. Candidate must be comfortable in both office and in the field, with the expectation that a portion of the job will require frequent / periodic site visits to locations throughout the five boroughs. #J-18808-Ljbffr