Director, Distributed Generation Solar and Storage Development

Crow Holdings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Crow Holdings Renewables seeks a Director, Distributed Generation Solar and Storage Development. The role focuses on permitting, interconnection, and development activities with a primary focus on Illinois and secondary focus on Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with travel required.

You will lead cross-functional teams, build stakeholder relationships, manage budgets and schedules, and support financing activities through rigorous financial modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of community, utility-scale solar and/or storage development with a proven track record to NTP.
• 1–2 years of financial modeling experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build consensus with stakeholders and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with real estate, permitting, transmission & interconnection, engineering, construction, legal and finance teams to advance projects.
• Navigate the interconnection process with utilities and track milestones, dates and fees.
• Secure land-use permits and other pre-construction approvals from local, regional and state agencies.
• Prepare projects for construction in coordination with CHR’s operations team.
• Drive project schedules, budgets and risk management from development through notice to proceed.
• Cultivate relationships with landowners, utilities and municipalities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Prepare budget requests to obtain internal approvals for major project expenses.
• Support senior Structured Finance team members in evaluating, underwriting, and executing financings through financial analysis and modeling.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Development

Cross-functional Collaboration

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Crow Holdings Renewables (CHR) is a subsidiary of Crow Holdings, a leading real estate investment and development firm founded in 1948 and based in Dallas, Texas. CHR aims to apply the real estate company’s development expertise and local presence in several of the fastest-growing solar markets across the U.S. to develop community‑ and utility‑scale solar energy and battery storage projects across the country. With 20 offices across the U.S., Crow Holdings’ local, on‑the‑ground presence amplifies its hands‑on capabilities across a broad range of investment strategies, product types, and ventures in partnership with institutional investors. Crow Holdings has $34 billion in assets under management, one of the largest multifamily and industrial development platforms in the nation, and a diversified investment portfolio, pursuing compelling investment opportunities to capitalize on evolving, secular growth potential. For over 75 years, Crow Holdings’ success has been rooted in its founding principles of partnership, collaboration, and alignment of interests. For more information, please visit: www.crowholdings.com.

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.

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
• 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
• Prepare budget requests to obtain internal approvals for major project expenses
• 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.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 5 years Community, Utility‑scale solar and/or Storage development with demonstrated track record of bringing projects to NTP required. 1‑2 years Financial Modeling experience 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