Director, West Region Development

Scout Clean Energy

. Lead a team of Project Managers and Associates executing U.S.-based wind and solar projects through all development phases.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $205,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading wind and solar project development, with a strong focus on real estate, permitting, and financial feasibility. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, deliver strategic project outcomes, and navigate complex regulatory environments.

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Wind Development ExperienceProject ManagementTeam LeadershipFinancial Feasibility AssessmentPermitting Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementFinancial ModelingRisk ManagementContract ReviewDue DiligenceResource AllocationInterconnection KnowledgeEnvironmental ComplianceUtility-Scale Solar DevelopmentTax Equity Navigation

Soft Skills

Team BuildingCommunicationMulti-taskingConflict ResolutionStrategic Planning

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle EarthGIS ToolsFinancial Feasibility Tools

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyWind ProjectsSolar ProjectsReal EstatePermittingEnvironmental StandardsCommunity EngagementCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of Project Managers and Associates executing U.S.-based wind and solar projects through all development phases.
Provide strategy, guidance, and accountability for real estate, environmental, and permitting milestones.
Deliver profitable, appropriately de-risked projects.
Direct portfolio-wide project management, including budget management, profitability, timelines, reporting, documentation, and risk management.
Guide contractor relationships, identify contractor opportunities, establish engagement standards, and manage contract review and administration.
Review and approve contracts and expenditures through the AP system.
Oversee financial feasibility tools, collaborate with Finance & Accounting, assess financial model inputs, and resolve complex commercial matters.
Support senior project managers and participate in complex due diligence efforts and responses.
Manage relationships with landowners, community members, and community leadership; secure land rights and related permits.
Ensure effective use of GIS and mapping tools and share team best practices.
Guide federal, regional, and location-specific permitting and tax requirements, including tax abatement issues.
Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants on studies, industry practices, competitive landscape, and project risk and opportunity strategies.
Develop tools and processes for interconnection information, site and system design reviews, and approvals.
Coordinate with Procurement, Construction, and Operations teams.
Build cross-functional collaboration frameworks and disseminate information across Scout.
Develop and mentor a productive team of developers with diverse skillsets.
Address team issues, secure resources, and escalate broader business concerns.
Align team goals with corporate strategy and create strategic plans supported by senior management.
Create standard project hand-off guidance between development phases.
Own and execute project development strategies and tactics for the team’s geography and project phases.
Create opportunities that advance projects through the Tier structure.
Deliver annual goals and model Scout’s mission and values.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college program.
5+ years of wind development experience.
Considerable experience leading mid-late stage development projects, including extensive knowledge around real estate, interconnection, permitting, and environmental.
Leadership of growing teams, demonstrating team member development and achievement of financial and other operational goals.
Experience navigating tax equity, construction lender, and other due diligence processes.
Strong understanding of the relationships within a project schedule in order to prioritize teams’ resource allocation.
Prior experience with or interest in expanding to development of utility-scale solar and/or storage projects.
Solid knowledge and understanding of key value drivers for renewable power projects.
Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting.
Strong communication, project management and team-building skills experience working with cross-functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders.
Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow-through capability in a fast-paced work environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Earth.
Willing and available to travel as needed as enabled by travel guidance (approximately two trips per month).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive bonus potential
Medical insurance with attractive premiums
Dental insurance with attractive premiums
Vision insurance with attractive premiums
401(k) match
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program
Optional supplemental insurance coverage