Project Development Manager

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

Reports to: Senior Leader, Project Development

Overview

A growing renewable energy company based in San Antonio is seeking a Project

Development Manager to support ongoing and future energy projects. This position offers the

opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment within a collaborative team, contributing to

the development and execution of utility-scale and distributed generation projects.

Role Summary

Reporting to senior project development leadership, this role is responsible for managing all

aspects of land acquisition and project development activities from site identification through

permitting and early-stage execution.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy, or a 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.
• Working knowledge of surveys, title insurance, easements, rights-of-way, and land agreements.
• Experience with environmental assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of tax incentives and jurisdictional processes is beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Experience coordinating with government agencies and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of interconnection processes and grid infrastructure is a plus.