The Company
Our client is a leading developer & operator of clean energy solutions, ranging from solar energy to electric vehicles. The company is committed to advancing the energy transition to create a more sustainable planet.
Role Overview
Our client seeks a Director of Development to oversee a development team & spearhead the development of projects on the eastern half of the U.S.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Hold regular meetings with members of the team
- Oversee team workflow & prioritization
- Demonstrate to the team how to accurately assess pertinent documents to determine project feasibility
- Support team members in achieving key targets
- Assess & approve project development cost estimations & budgets
- Guide the team in conducting proper site assessments
- Help team members in their due diligence efforts
- Support higher level staff with team goal setting & prioritizations
- Determine upcoming team workloads
- Oversee project schedules & budgets to ensure key targets are being met
- Develop & ensure that core processes & operations are adhered to
- Spearhead bidding initiatives for partners
- Provide permitting analysis & support
- Lead meetings with internal & third party stakeholders
- Manage external partners
Qualifications
- Located in/near the Northeastern region of the U.S.
- Experience in solar energy, construction or relevant industry
- Experience developing commercial & industrial renewable energy projects
- Battery energy storage development experience is preferable
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills
- Experience managing a team
- Ability to multitask & manage many projects simultaneously
- Self-driven & able to work individually as well as on a team
- Ability to work well remotely
- Strong understanding of solar energy contracts & project economics
Job Category: Project Development