Director, Renewable Development & Community Storage

Pureskyenergy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Paid Vacation Time 3 weeks

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

PureSky Energy is seeking a Director of Development to lead the identification and advancement of community solar, standalone energy storage and distributed generation opportunities. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, managing a team of developers while collaborating across departments to bring projects from origination through NTP.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a passion for renewable energy, strong knowledge of market dynamics, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, renewable energy, or related discipline; Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in renewable energy project development or related engineering/energy sector roles.
• Proven leadership skills with direct team management experience.
• Deep knowledge of renewable power market dynamics and development cycles.
• Strong track record of managing external consultants, regulators, and permitting stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project finance and financial structuring.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the region.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including generous company provided premium support
• Paid Vacation Time - 3 weeks to start
• Retirement savings plan

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional development strategy, aligning pipeline growth with company objectives while managing development associates and managers.
• Oversee full-cycle development of a large project pipeline (100+ MW), from origination to NTP.
• Oversee all aspects of project development, including siting, permitting, interconnection, stakeholder engagement, and budget management.
• Strong knowledge of retail and wholesale markets with strong experience in C&I and MUSH customer sectors.
• Good business sense with an ability to negotiate with key counterparties and execute on behind-the-meter project developments with commercial clients.
• Set and track stage-gates for capital investments; evaluate project risks and success likelihood at each stage.
• Manage and mentor a regional development team, building capabilities and driving performance.
• Ensure timely execution of project schedules and proactively identify/mitigate risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, regulators, utilities, and community stakeholders.
• Negotiate service agreements and vendor contracts supporting project development.
• Collaborate closely with Interconnection, Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, Construction, Accounting, and Legal to ensure alignment and smooth project delivery.
• Report on portfolio progress, budgets, and risks to senior leadership; drive process improvements for efficiency and scalability.
• Accelerate project development in these key markets to ensure the maximization of the value of the ITC while it remains in place.
• Identify revenue-stacking opportunities to find economic paths to build projects without the federal ITC.
• Analyze opportunities to deploy energy storage to balance against the sunsetting of the ITC for solar projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Renewable energy knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree

PMP certification

Job description

PureSky Energy is seeking a Director of Development to lead the identification and advancement of community solar, standalone energy storage and distributed generation opportunities. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, managing a team of developers while collaborating across departments to bring projects from origination through NTP.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a passion for renewable energy, strong knowledge of market dynamics, and the