Chief Development Officer

SolSearch Energy; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributed generation platform is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead project development and team scaling. This executive role involves overseeing a significant pipeline and collaborating with various departments to drive successful project execution. Ideal candidates will have extensive solar development experience and a proven track record in leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of solar development experience, ideally in DG or community solar.
• Proven success scaling and leading development teams.
• Ability to operate in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build the project development team — vision, structure, and execution.
• Oversee development of a huge pipeline from post-origination through NTP.
• Collaborate closely with Origination, Finance, and act as part of the executive team.

Skills

Leadership

Interconnection Management

Permitting

Stakeholder Management

Team Collaboration

Job description

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Base pay range

$225,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Job Title: Chief Development Officer (CDO) – Distributed Generation & Community Solar

Location: Remote (East Coast preferred)

Travel: Occasional travel to key markets and HQ as needed

Compensation: $225,000–$275,000 base+ bonus

The Opportunity

A leading distributed generation platform with one of the most active origination engines in the country is hiring a Chief Development Officer. With a growing national footprint and a healthy, high-quality pipeline, they’re looking for an experienced leader to own development strategy, scale the team, and drive projects from origination through NTP.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the development org from the top down and work alongside a team that values speed, execution, and entrepreneurial thinking.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and build the project development team — vision, structure, and execution
• Oversee development of a huge pipeline from post-origination through NTP
• Drive permitting, interconnection, land use strategy, and local engagement
• Collaborate closely with Origination, Finance, and act as part of the executive team
• Standardize processes to accelerate timelines and reduce risk
• Mentor and hire high-performing developers and managers
• Support M&A and strategic partnerships as needed

What They’re Looking For

• 10+ years of solar development experience, ideally in DG or community solar
• Proven success scaling and leading development teams
• Strong command of interconnection, permitting, and stakeholder management
• Ability to operate in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Clear communicator with a team-oriented leadership style
• Track record of building process and culture while delivering results

Want to learn more? Apply online, or contact me via [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy and Energy Technology

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