Senior Development Manager (Renewables)

EcoVolt USA; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Term Incentive profit share

Job summary

EcoVolt USA is seeking a Senior Development Manager to drive the full lifecycle of solar and storage project development from inception throughRTB/NTP. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage permitting and interconnection tasks, and ensure titles and land control are secured.

Remote-friendly with core CST hours, you will travel for on-site visits as needed. You will leverage deep ERCOT market knowledge and collaboration with engineering, legal, and land teams to de-risk development and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in renewable energy project development.
• Experience developing PV and BESS within the ERCOT market.
• Comprehensive understanding of the renewable energy development cycle (site control, permitting, interconnection, environmental due diligence).
• Remote flexibility with ability to work core hours in Central Time Zone.
• Travel for site and office visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own the development process for solar and storage projects from origination to RTB/NTP.
• Navigate permitting and environmental/resolution processes with consultants and regulators.
• Support interconnection activities and coordinate with transmission providers/ISOs.
• Collaborate with land, legal, engineering, and other functions to de-risk development.
• Support ERCOT market-focused activities and respond to buyer Q&A.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Renewable energy knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

We are a well financed and rapidly growing renewable energy company dedicated to developing innovative clean energy projects from inception through to Ready-to-Build (RTB). We are expanding our team and looking for a driven Senior Development Manager to help drive the advancement of our renewable energy pipeline.

Job Description:

The Senior Development Manager will manage the full lifecycle of renewable energy project development, driving projects from greenfield conception to RTB/NTP status. This role requires a strong technical development background, a deep understanding of renewable energy markets, and hands-on familiarity with environmental permitting, site control, interconnection, and project milestones. This role will report to the Head of Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Own the development process for solar and storage projects from early-stage origination through to Ready-to-Build (RTB) or Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) status including, managing and tracking project spend, project timelines, and overall development completeness with support and oversight from the Head of Development.
• Permitting & Compliance: Navigate complex local, state, and federal environmental and zoning permitting processes, coordinating closely with environmental consultants, legal teams, tax abatement advisors, and regulatory agencies.
• Interconnection & Transmission: Support the interconnection team in managing the interconnection process, reviewing system impact studies, and coordinating with transmission providers and RTOs/ISOs.
• Land & Site Control: Collaborate with land team to secure lease agreements, site control, and right-of-way access. Manage ALTA and Title reviews, as well as take ownership of title curative matters.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Work in close partnership with other disciplines within a small team, including engineering, legal, and land to optimize project design, de-risk development hurdles, and ensure financial and technical viability.
• ERCOT Market Focus: Support project development activities with a specific emphasis on the ERCOT market, leveraging regional regulatory and market design knowledge.
• Support Project Sales Process: Be the subject matter expert for projects owned by your role and assist with buyer Q&A.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in renewable energy project development, with a proven track record of successfully advancing projects toward RTB.
• Market Knowledge: Must have experience in developing PV and BESS projects within the ERCOT market. Additional experience outside of ERCOT is also desirable.
• Development Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of the renewable energy development cycle, including site control, permitting, interconnection, and environmental due diligence.
• Work Location & Availability: Remote flexibility. Must be able to work core hours within the Central Time Zone.
• Communication & Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong project management capabilities and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork. Must be detail oriented, organized, and capable of being responsible for multiple projects at once.
• Travel requirements: Must be able to travel for site visits in addition to office visits on an as-needed basis.

Compensation

• Long Term Incentive profit share pool based on project sales