Director, Solar & Storage Development — DG Projects Leader

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

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.