Manager, Project Development

Tapio; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PE-Backed Distributed Energy Platform - C&I, Community Solar Focus in the United States seeks a Development Manager / Senior Development Manager to advance community solar and distributed generation projects across key markets.

The role emphasizes strong project development experience, moving projects through critical milestones, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in real estate, interconnection, finance, and engineering. Mid-Atlantic and Northeast markets are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy development.
• Strong background in community solar development.
• Experience with ground mount and distributed generation solar projects.
• Proven ability to manage projects across multiple stages of development.
• Strong understanding of permitting, interconnection, land use, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of distributed generation projects, with a focus on community solar and ground mount solar
• Manage projects through key development milestones including siting, permitting, interconnection, stakeholder coordination, and pre-construction handoff
• Serve as a lead point of contact on active projects and help drive timelines, issue resolution, and overall project execution
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams including real estate, interconnection, finance, engineering, and construction
• Identify project risks early and proactively support solutions
• Support budgeting, scheduling, and portfolio tracking across active projects
• Maintain strong working relationships with local jurisdictions, utilities, consultants, landowners, and external partners
• Contribute to process improvements and support team growth as the platform scales

Skills

Renewable energy development

Community solar development

Ground mount solar

Distributed generation

Project management

Permitting & interconnection

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Company: PE-Backed Distributed Energy Platform - C&I, Community Solar Focus

Job Titles: Senior Project Developer, Senior Development Manager

Compensation: Competitive Base + Bonus

Location: Mid-Atlantic, Northeast candidates preferred

The Company

This distributed energy firm specializes in community scale solar and storage projects. With dedicated financial backing and a growing portfolio of projects across the U.S., the team is scaling rapidly to meet demand from property owners, businesses, and communities looking to transition to clean, cost-saving power solutions. Their model emphasizes long-term asset ownership, flexible financing, and customer-centric development across multiple property types.

The Role

We’re seeking a Development Manager / Senior Development Manager to support the advancement of community solar and distributed generation projects across key markets. This role is ideal for someone with strong project development experience and a track record of moving projects through critical development milestones.

The ideal candidate will bring experience across community solar, ground mount, and distributed generation development, with added interest in candidates who know Mid-Atlantic and Northeast markets.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the development of distributed generation projects, with a focus on community solar and ground mount solar
• Manage projects through key development milestones including siting, permitting, interconnection, stakeholder coordination, and pre-construction handoff
• Serve as a lead point of contact on active projects and help drive timelines, issue resolution, and overall project execution
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams including real estate, interconnection, finance, engineering, and construction
• Identify project risks early and proactively support solutions
• Support budgeting, scheduling, and portfolio tracking across active projects
• Maintain strong working relationships with local jurisdictions, utilities, consultants, landowners, and external partners
• Contribute to process improvements and support team growth as the platform scales

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy development
• Strong background in community solar development
• Experience with ground mount and distributed generation solar projects
• Proven ability to manage projects across multiple stages of development
• Strong understanding of permitting, interconnection, land use, and stakeholder management
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Preferred Background

• Experience in Mid-Atlantic and Northeast markets strongly preferred
• Markets such as Maryland, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, or surrounding regions are especially relevant
• Experience with acquired, mid-stage, or later-stage development pipelines is a plus
• Prior experience in a developer, IPP, or distributed generation platform environment preferred