Manager, Project Development - Central

Recurrent Energy Development Holdings LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Recurrent Energy Development Holdings LLC is seeking a Project Development Manager for solar PV and battery storage projects across the Central U.S., with emphasis on ERCOT. You will drive development from greenfield to project M&A, lead economic analyses, and coordinate with finance, permitting, and EPC teams.

The successful candidate will bring 1–5 years in energy infrastructure development, strong Excel/analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in virtual, cross-functional

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent work experience; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in energy infrastructure development in wholesale markets, finance, or similar transactional industries.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel, MS Project/Smartsheet, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Earth.
• Demonstrated ability to translate contracts and financing agreements into concise financial and economic analysis.
• Ability to manage a large workload and meet tight deadlines in complex team environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage project development milestones for new and existing solar and storage projects, with ERCOT market focus.
• Develop strategies to identify and assess site acquisition targets, balancing cost and risk.
• Own project economics and maintain financial models according to standards, coordinating updates with internal teams.
• Lead project team meetings and coordinate communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Support permitting, EPC, and financing processes through document preparation, negotiations, and analysis.

Skills

ERCOT energy markets

Financial modeling

Contract negotiation

Project management

Communication

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project/Smartsheet

Word

PowerPoint

Google Earth

Job description

At Recurrent Energy, our mission is to power the world with solar energy and create a better and cleaner Earth for future generations. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., we are a leading global developer, owner, operator, and asset manager of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. Through Recurrent Energy Power Services, we provide operations, maintenance, monitoring, engineering, and asset management services that support renewable energy facilities across North America. With a proven track record spanning six continents, Recurrent Energy brings together experts across every stage of the renewable energy lifecycle, from project origination, development, financing, and construction to operations, maintenance, and long-term asset management. Our work is helping shape a cleaner, more resilient energy future worldwide. Backed by the innovation, strength, and global reach of Canadian Solar, we are helping accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future while creating meaningful opportunities for our employees to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Guided by our values of Trust, Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, and Inclusiveness, we are building a cleaner world for generations to come. If you're passionate about renewable energy and driven to make a difference, join Recurrent Energy to power the world with clean energy and create a better, cleaner future for generations to come.

Summary Reporting to the Director, Development, the Project Development Manager will be responsible for the development of solar PV and battery storage projects across the Central U.S., with specific emphasis on the ERCOT market. They will pursue both greenfield development and project M&A. The successful candidate will have experience in the energy industry, specifically in energy infrastructure development, with experience in project management, financial analysis, and contract negotiation. They will have the ability to communicate complex ideas and the enthusiasm to drive projects through completion.

Principal Responsibilities / Key Results Areas

Responsible for project management and milestone advancement for new and existing project development. Develop strategies for identifying and filtering site acquisition targets to minimize cost and risk. Own project economics, including responsibility for each project's financial model, accuracy of inputs, adherence to corporate modeling standards, and coordination of updates with respective internal groups. Manage project-level progress, risks, opportunities, and economics. Provide insightful analysis and reporting to management. Lead project team meetings to coordinate communication of project events, issues, and challenges across an integrated, multidisciplinary team. Drive decisions and prioritize resources based on a deep understanding of schedule dependencies and economic impact. Support power marketing, permitting, EPC, and financing processes through document preparation, negotiations, and analysis.

Qualifications & Experience

Detailed understanding of ERCOT energy markets, including solar and storage technology incentives, utility rates and tariffs, interconnection processes, and policy and regulatory environments. Highly proficient in MS Excel, MS Project/Smartsheet, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Earth. Demonstrated ability to translate contracts and financing agreements into concise financial and economic analysis. Ability to manage a large workload, support processes managed by colleagues, prioritize tasks, and effectively manage competing deadlines. Detail-oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership of work product. High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to work virtually in complex team environments. Four-year degree or equivalent work experience; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 1–5 years of experience in energy infrastructure development in wholesale markets, finance, or similar transactional industries. Successful track record of managing complex transactions and/or projects, preferably in real estate, sales management, power development, or finance. Experience with land, permitting, interconnection, and power marketing aspects of solar and/or renewable project development.

Recurrent Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and O&M platforms. Recurrent Energy is focused on bringing low-cost clean energy and meaningful economic development to communities across the globe.