Energy Project Development Lead: Land & Permitting

Renovo Search; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Renovo Search in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Project Development Manager to oversee land acquisition and early-stage development for utility-scale and distributed generation projects. You will drive site identification, permitting, and coordination with engineers, attorneys, and regulators.

The role requires managing timelines, budgets, and multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced renewable energy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in project development, land acquisition, or real estate within the energy sector.
• Prior experience in land services or similar roles is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated negotiation and contract management experience.
• Familiarity with land use regulations, public land records, and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage land development efforts for current and future energy projects.
• Identify and evaluate potential project sites through detailed real estate and feasibility analysis.
• Oversee land negotiations, including leases, purchases, easements, rights-of-way, and related agreements with landowners and stakeholders.
• Coordinate surveys (e.g., ALTA, topographic) and title work to confirm site suitability and ownership.
• Assess and mitigate title risks, including mineral rights and related agreements.
• Manage relationships with consultants, including environmental, engineering, legal, and permitting specialists.
• Support interconnection evaluations by working with engineers to assess grid access and capacity.
• Coordinate environmental studies (e.g., Phase I/II assessments, wetlands, protected).
• Engage with local, state, and federal agencies to secure necessary permits and approvals.
• Evaluate and pursue applicable tax incentives or abatements; participate in public meetings as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including development, legal, finance, and engineering.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and competing priorities across multiple development activities.

Skills

Land development

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Additional related field (Environmental, Energy)

Tools

ALTA surveys

Property title work

Job description

Renovo Search in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Project Development Manager to oversee land acquisition and early-stage development for utility-scale and distributed generation projects. You will drive site identification, permitting, and coordination with engineers, attorneys, and regulators.

The role requires managing timelines, budgets, and multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced renewable energy environment.