Renewable Senior Project Developer
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Project Developer to own and drive the full lifecycle of complex, utility-scale renewable energy projects — from strategic site identification and feasibility through permitting, stakeholder alignment, financial structuring, and pre-construction handover. This role goes beyond execution: the Senior Project Developer is expected to shape development strategy, mentor junior team members, and serve as a key decision-maker and external representative for the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep sector expertise, a demonstrated track record of independently advancing large-scale projects, and the leadership presence to build consensus across internal teams, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders. This role is part of a global team working toward common goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility and clear accountability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Urban Planning, or a related field; Master's degree strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with GIS tools, project management platforms, and CRM software (Salesforce, MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
- 7–12 years of progressive experience in renewable energy project development, permitting, or project management, with a demonstrated track record of independently closing projects from greenfield through pre-construction.
- Proven ability to advance multiple complex projects simultaneously across site control, permitting, interconnection, and pre-construction phases.
- Deep expertise in feasibility assessment, environmental review, regulatory compliance, and multi-jurisdictional permitting strategies.
- Strong financial acumen including hands-on experience with financial modeling, development budgeting, cost estimation, and structuring commercial agreements.
- Established external relationships with utilities, regulators, landowners, and development consultants.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with experience in scheduling, database, and project management tools.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate risks and opportunities across complex, long-horizon projects.
- Highly organized and decisive; able to manage competing priorities across a large portfolio without loss of quality or momentum.
- Exceptional communicator and negotiator; builds lasting trust with landowners, regulators, community stakeholders, and executive leadership.
- Proactive and self-directed; comfortable owning outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
- Collaborative leader who elevates the team around them and operates with a one-company mindset.
- Resilient and solutions-oriented, with a track record of navigating and overcoming complex project obstacles.
Nice To Haves
- PMP, LEED, or other relevant professional certifications are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead site identification and advanced feasibility assessments for utility-scale renewable energy projects, integrating resource, environmental, grid interconnection, and economic analysis into strategic go/no-go recommendations.
- Own and manage the full permitting process across local, state, and federal jurisdictions; proactively resolve regulatory challenges and maintain senior-level relationships with agencies.
- Lead negotiations with landowners, utilities, municipalities, First Nations, and government stakeholders; structure and close site control agreements and project support arrangements.
- Develop, own, and actively manage project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and executive-level progress reporting; drive accountability across all workstreams.
- Lead project financial modeling, funding strategy, and the structuring and negotiation of commercial agreements including PPAs, interconnection agreements, and offtake arrangements.
- Serve as the senior cross-functional liaison across engineering, environmental, legal, and finance teams; identify and resolve risks that could impede development milestones.
- Represent the company at public hearings, community meetings, regulatory proceedings, and industry conferences as a senior spokesperson for project objectives and company values.
- Proactively monitor market, policy, and technology trends; translate insights into strategic recommendations that shape the development pipeline.
- Lead pre-construction handoffs, ensuring seamless transitions to construction and delivery teams with full compliance and documentation integrity.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level development team members; contribute to team capability building and knowledge sharing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
