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Development Manager
Longroad Energy. Advance utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects throughout the development lifecycle in California, from early-stage project origination through financial close and commissioning .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, including project origination, development strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in financial analysis, project economics, and navigating California's renewable energy regulatory environment.
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Utility-Scale Renewable Energy DevelopmentProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementInterconnection StrategyFinancial Modeling
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Hard Skills
Project ExecutionRisk Mitigation StrategiesBudgetingFinancial AnalysisReal Estate NegotiationInterconnection CoordinationProject EconomicsDevelopment PlanningSite OriginationRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsRelationship Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
Renewable EnergySolar EnergyBattery Energy StorageCalifornia Energy MarketStakeholder Landscape
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advance utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects throughout the development lifecycle in California, from early-stage project origination through financial close and commissioning
- Serve as the primary project lead and drive development strategy, real estate activities, interconnection coordination, stakeholder engagement, and project execution
- Develop and execute project-specific development plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
- Coordinate activities across development, engineering, finance, legal, environmental, interconnection, and construction teams
- Identify, evaluate, and proactively manage project risks, opportunities, and critical path items
- Prepare and present project recommendations, development updates, and investment materials to senior leadership and the Investment Committee
- Lead site origination, including greenfield project identification and evaluation
- Negotiate land agreements, easements, amendments, and other project-related real estate documents
- Manage landowner relationships and oversee real estate due diligence, including title review, surveys, and property-related risk assessments
- Manage interconnection activities and coordinate with utilities, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Track interconnection milestones, risks, and costs and evaluate interconnection opportunities and constraints
- Build and maintain relationships with landowners, local jurisdictions, community stakeholders, utilities, and industry partners
- Represent the company at public meetings, stakeholder events, and project-related discussions
- Coordinate consultant teams and manage development-related scopes of work
- Support permitting efforts with environmental and permitting subject matter experts
- Ensure development activities align with project schedules, budgets, and commercial objectives
- Support project budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, project economics, and investment decisions
- Monitor development expenditures and consultant budgets
- Travel throughout California as needed
- Report to the Director, Development
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of experience working for a renewable energy developer managing utility-scale development projects
- Demonstrated experience advancing renewable energy projects through key development milestones
- Experience leading development activities related to real estate, interconnection, project execution, stakeholder engagement, or project strategy
- Proven ability to independently manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Experience negotiating agreements and managing relationships with landowners, utilities, consultants, and external stakeholders
- Strong understanding of utility-scale renewable energy development processes and project economics
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management capabilities
- Ability to travel throughout California as required
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record
- Experience developing utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects in California
- Experience with interconnection strategy and utility coordination
- Experience presenting projects to executive leadership, investment committees, or similar decision-making bodies
- Familiarity with California's renewable energy market, regulatory environment, and stakeholder landscape
- Financial modeling, project finance, or budgeting experience
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
- The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas
Benefits
Comp & perks- Merit-based salary increases
- Incentive plan participation
- Eligibility for 401(k) plan and matching
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 18 vacation days accrued in the first year
- Paid holidays
- Paid volunteer time
- Paid parental leave