Project Development Director

United States of America
Full Time
Clean Energy
Reference: JN -062026-86948_1781165095

Title: Project Development Director

Location: United States (Remote with travel to Boulder and Boston)

About the Role

The Project Development Director will be fully accountable for the advancement of utility-scale energy projects in the United States, from early-stage site identification through permitting, interconnection, and Financial Close / Ready-to-Build status. We are looking for a true developer - someone who has personally owned projects end-to-end, not only specific components of the development lifecycle. The role is hybrid and can be based anywhere in the US, with travel as required by project needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Originate and advance greenfield and co-development opportunities.
  • Lead projects from site control through permitting, interconnection, and Financial Close / Ready-to-Build.
  • Own project schedules, development budgets, and risk registers.
  • Ensure alignment between development milestones and corporate pipeline targets.
  • Lead interconnection strategy and manage applications within major US ISOs (e.g., ERCOT, SPP, PJM, CAISO or similar).
  • Coordinate technical studies and manage consultants supporting grid integration.
  • Optimize project positioning within ISO processes and timelines.
  • Lead permitting strategy and oversee submission of applications to relevant authorities.
  • Act as primary point of contact for local authorities, municipalities, landowners, and community stakeholders.
  • Manage environmental assessments and mitigation requirements.
  • Drive resolution of development risks proactively.
  • Support commercial strategy in coordination with internal teams (Power Markets, Structured Finance, Commercial Engineering).
  • Contribute to development of business cases and financial models.
  • Support negotiation of key development agreements (land, interconnection, development partnerships).
  • Prepare projects for investment decision and Financial Close.
  • Coordinate internal teams (Legal, Grid, Finance, Engineering, Commercial).
  • Manage third-party developers and advisors.
  • Ensure structured reporting, dashboard tracking, and executive visibility.

Required Experience & Background

  • 10+ years of experience in utility-scale energy project development in the United States.
  • Proven track record of personally leading projects from early-stage development through permitting and interconnection to Financial Close or Ready-to-Build.
  • Experience developing front-of-the-meter projects connected to major US ISOs.
  • Strong familiarity with interconnection processes and ISO market structures.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage land acquisition, permitting pathways, and community engagement.
  • Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy, or related field.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience developing projects in Texas and/or SPP.
  • Background in energy storage, renewable energy, or hybrid projects.

Key Competencies

  • True ownership mindset.
  • Strong commercial acumen.
  • Ability to operate independently and make decisions under uncertainty.
  • Structured and analytical approach to risk management.
  • Excellent stakeholder negotiation skills.
  • High resilience in long development cycles.
  • Entrepreneurial drive and passion for building projects from scratch.
Up to $250,000.00
Per annum
Negotiable

United States of America

Full Time

Added 11/06/2026
Reference: JN -062026-86948_1781165095

Project Development Director

United States of America
Full Time

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