Director, Distributed Generation Solar and Storage Development

Crow Family Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Crow Holdings Renewables is seeking a Director, Distributed Generation Solar and Storage Development. Illinois- or Washington, DC-based candidates are preferred, though qualified candidates in other states will be considered.

Travel is required. The role will be responsible for permitting, interconnection, and other development activities for Distributed Generation Solar and Storage projects with a core focus on Illinois and a secondary focus on Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years community or utility-scale solar development and/or energy storage development with demonstrated track record of bringing projects to NTP.
• 1-2 years Financial Modeling experience strongly preferred.
• Dynamic and resourceful; ability to research, learn, and lead new processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; tailor communication for diverse audiences.
• Ability to forge relationships and build consensus with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with real estate, permitting, interconnection, engineering, construction, legal, and finance teams to advance projects through due diligence and deliverables.
• Navigate the interconnection process with utilities, tracking milestones, due dates, and fees.
• Secure land use permits and pre-construction approvals from local, regional, and state agencies.
• Prepare projects for construction with CHR operations and drive schedules, budgets, and risk management from development to notice-to-proceed.
• Represent CHR at industry events to enhance market visibility and thought leadership.
• Support senior finance teams in evaluating tax equity, debt, and equity financings through financial analysis and modeling.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Organization

Renewable energy enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Summary

Crow Holdings Renewables is seeking a Director, Distributed Generation Solar and Storage Development. Illinois- or Washington, DC-based candidates are preferred, though qualified candidates in other states will be considered. Travel is required. The role will be responsible for permitting, interconnection, and other development activities for Distributed Generation Solar and Storage projects with a core focus on Illinois and a secondary focus on Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Director will possess a strong understanding of the market and be responsible for creating and executing the development strategy. Supported by the CHR development team, the Director will operate with a high degree of autonomy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with real estate, permitting, transmission & interconnection, engineering, construction, legal, and finance teams to advance projects efficiently on due diligence and project deliverables
• Coordinate closely with real estate, permitting, transmission & interconnection, engineering, construction, legal, and finance teams to advance projects efficiently on due diligence and project deliverables
• Navigate the interconnection process with utilities, tracking all milestones, due dates, fees, etc.
• Secure land use permits and other pre-construction approvals from local, regional and state agencies
• Prepare projects for construction commencement in coordination with CHR's operations team
• Drive project schedules, budgets, and risk management from early development through notice-to-proceed for construction or sale
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including landowners, utilities, and municipalities, throughout the development lifecycle
• Monitor and analyze market factors, including new legislation/regulation
• Prepare budget requests to obtain internal approvals for major project expenses
• Represent CHR externally at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings to enhance market visibility and thought leadership
• Support senior Structured Finance team members in evaluating, underwriting, and executing tax equity, debt, and preferred equity financings through financial analysis, due diligence, and the development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models
• Support and coordinate with key functional teams, including Site Selection, Origination, Legal, Operations and Asset Management

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum 5 years community or utility-scale solar development and/or energy storage development with demonstrated track record of bringing projects to NTP required
• 1-2 years Financial Modeling experience strongly preferred
• Dynamic and resourceful; ability to research, learn, and lead new processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to tailor communication to different types of audiences, such as farmers, utility employees, and government employees
• Ability to forge relationships and build consensus with key stakeholders
• Strong problem solver who can independently resolve complex, novel issues while recognizing when collaboration and support are needed
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated achiever with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to consistently stay organized
• Enthusiasm and passion for the renewable energy industry