The Project Development Director is responsible for leading the project development department in developing renewable energy projects from concept through construction. As a member of the leadership team, the Project Development Director develops and manages a high functioning team of project developers.

Lead the Project Development department for the company

• Work collaboratively with company leadership to advance company strategies
• Build department-level strategies that support the company’s mission to deliver renewable energy projects by providing development services to clients
• Communicate department and project progress at an executive level
• Manage department budget
• Collaborate with functional groups across the organization
• Represent the company externally

Manage and grow the project development team

• Encourage effective and efficient personnel performance through team building, leadership, motivation, training, coaching and professional development and growth
• Ensure all necessary tools and processes are in place

Deliver excellent client service

• Build strong relationships with key clients
• Communicate effectively at all levels of client and partner teams
• Proactively report on project progress and risks

Direct the development of a portfolio of renewable energy projects

• Allocate and assign projects to Project Managers based on capacity, knowledge, and client requirements
• Ensure projects are delivered according to agreed scope, schedule, resources and quality
• Oversee collaboration with internal and external resources for site selection and development as well as project design and construction.
• Manage project budgets
• Oversee contractor relationships

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience required in utility-scale renewable energy development
• 5+ years people management
• Proficient in ARC-GIS
• Project management experience
• Results driven and solutions oriented
• Excellent ability to lead, manage, and coach direct reports
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline