Director of Development - Future Opportunities

Zelestra; United States; Presencial; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FSA

Life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Retirement savings

Descripción de la vacante

Zelestra, a global renewable energy company, is seeking a Director of Project Development to lead its development strategy and build a high-performing team of developers from concept through construction readiness.

The role prioritizes permitting, land entitlements, interconnection, and stakeholder engagement across key U.S. markets, with up to 30% travel. You will shape portfolio outcomes while collaborating with Finance, Legal, and Engineering in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Formación

• 8+ years of renewable energy project development experience.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Experience with permitting, land entitlements, interconnection and community engagement.
• Financial acumen to structure and evaluate project economics and risks.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a team of project developers and associates.
• Oversee utility-scale solar, wind, and storage development from early stage to construction readiness.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Engineering on project design, terms, and financing; manage budgets and KPIs.

Conocimientos

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Project economics

Organizational agility

Travel up to 30%

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, business, environmental studies or related field

Descripción del empleo

Join Zelestra: Powering a Carbon-Free Future

At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get the results that matter. With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability.

Position Snapshot

Industry: Utility-Scale Renewable Energy

Location:U.S.

Job Type:Remote lFull-Time | Permanent

Role Reports To:VP of Development

Position Summary

This is for future opportunities.

The Director of Project Development will lead Zelestra’s development strategy, manage a team of developers, and drive projects from early-stage development through construction readiness. This role requires strong experience in permitting, land entitlements, interconnection, community engagement, and key markets including ERCOT, PJM, MISO, and SPP.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, environmental studies, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of renewable energy project development experience, with a proven track record advancing multiple projects to NTP or COD.
• Strong leadership and team management experience, with success mentoring and growing development teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience managing community relations and addressing permitting challenges.
• Financial acumen, with ability to structure and evaluate project economics and risks.
• Highly organized, adaptive, and effective in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, as needed.

Position Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project developers and associates.
• Align team priorities with Zelestra’s Corporate and U.S. Business Unit goals.
• Provide executive-level updates on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

Project Development Execution

• Oversee utility‑scale solar, wind, and storage development from early stage through construction readiness.
• Manage land, permitting, environmental studies, interconnection, and site control.
• Build relationships with utilities, landowners, communities, and key stakeholders to reduce development risk.

Commercial & Strategic Alignment

• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Engineering on project design, commercial terms, and financing needs.
• Manage budgets, schedules, KPIs, and documentation controls.
• Monitor market, policy, queue reform, and transmission trends to support portfolio strategy.

Benefits

Pay will vary depending on job-related factors, such as the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Zelestra offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Retirement savings benefits

Zelestra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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