root/edge · 3 weeks ago
Senior Development Manager Renewable Energy
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years exproot/edge is a leading renewable energy development platform seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead the advancement of utility-scale clean energy projects. This high-impact leadership role involves managing a portfolio of projects from early-stage development through commercialization and requires cross-functional collaboration across various teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Lars Gloessner
Responsibilities
Own the execution of a regional portfolio of renewable energy development projects
Drive projects through key milestones including site control, permitting, interconnection, commercial agreements, financial close, and NTP
Identify, manage, and mitigate development risks while maintaining schedules and budgets
Lead internal approval processes and provide clear recommendations at major decision points
Maintain accurate, consistent project reporting through internal tracking systems
Serve as the central point of coordination across development, engineering, real estate, construction, legal, finance, and commercial teams
Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
Act as the internal “owner’s rep” for development fundamentals across the organization
Partner with real estate teams to execute land acquisition strategies, including negotiations for leases, easements, rights-of-way, and purchase agreements
Maintain proactive relationships with landowners, communities, utilities, and permitting agencies
Lead and coordinate local, state, and federal permitting processes
Negotiate key agreements such as road use agreements, conditional use permits, and tax abatements
Manage external consultants (environmental, engineering, biological, aviation, etc.), including scopes, contracts, budgets, and performance
Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate site layouts, constraints, technology options, interconnection strategies, and schedules
Oversee pre-construction activities such as geotechnical investigations and preliminary engineering
Support development acquisitions, joint ventures, and pipeline growth through due diligence and risk assessment
Serve as the development subject matter expert during commercialization discussions with sponsors, investors, and counterparties
Partner with finance and legal teams during tax equity, construction financing, and transaction processes
Manage and mentor one or two development professionals, as needed
Partner with leadership and HR on team development, performance, and growth planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
Minimum 4+ years of experience in renewable energy development, with a strong focus on utility-scale wind or clean energy projects
Proven experience advancing projects to financial close, NTP, and COD
Deep understanding of land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, EPC coordination, and commercial structures
Strong knowledge of the North American power market, including regulatory, utility, and stakeholder dynamics
Strong project management and prioritization skills in a multi-project environment
Strategic thinker with the ability to solve complex, cross-disciplinary challenges
Confident negotiator with strong attention to detail
Financially literate with experience evaluating project economics, risks, and value drivers
Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable representing projects internally and externally
Well-established industry network across developers, utilities, consultants, and counterparties
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project collaboration tools
Willingness to travel approximately 20–50% within the U.S. and Canada
Preferred
Advanced degree
Company
root/edge
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase