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talisman · 6 hours ago

Director of Project Development

Durham, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$185K/yr - $225K/yr

5+ years exp

Talisman is a mid-sized utility-scale solar PV developer embarking on a strategic growth journey to become a full-fledged IPP. They are seeking a Director of Project Development to lead a significant portion of their utility-scale solar, wind, and storage portfolio across the south-central United States, overseeing project development and guiding a team toward construction and financial close.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Sophie Bailey

Responsibilities

Lead development efforts for a multi-state portfolio, overseeing all phases of project development from greenfield prospecting through pre-NTP

Manage and mentor a team of project developers responsible for site control, permitting, due diligence, interconnection, and community engagement

Oversee regional permitting strategies, environmental reviews, land coordination, and interactions with local governmental bodies

Direct the interconnection process in coordination with an internal grid/IC team, including application strategy, technical review, and negotiation

Evaluate project feasibility, budgets, schedules, and overall development risk

Collaborate with internal finance, construction, and commercial teams to support project readiness and financial closure

Partner with land teams, external consultants, community stakeholders, utilities, and regional transmission organizations

Take ownership of approximately one-third of an existing development portfolio while driving new greenfield pipeline expansion

Guide and train junior developers and contribute to hiring and talent development within the team

Qualification

Utility-scale renewable energyPermitting expertiseProject managementGreenfield originationRegional transmission organizationsStakeholder managementLeadership experienceCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

Minimum 5+ years of utility-scale renewable energy development experience (solar, wind, or storage)

Strong expertise in permitting, site control, and greenfield origination

Experience working within one or more of the major U.S. regional transmission organizations (such as PJM, MISO, or SPP)

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams

Leadership experience: Director, Senior Director, VP, or equivalent development lead

Ability to travel regularly across the region; open to candidates willing to relocate or travel weekly

Preferred

Strategic developer with deep regional or market expertise

Comfortable leading both active projects and early-stage prospecting

Skilled in building relationships with landowners, community leaders, regulators, and utility partners

Strong communicator and mentor with a track record of developing high-performing teams

Benefits

A competitive relocation package is on offer for those open to relocation

Company

talisman

About Us talisman is a workforce solutions partner advising the energy and infrastructure industries.

Founded in 2021

Los Angeles, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.talismanap.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (11)

2024 (5)

2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Abigail Clifford

Associate HR Business Partner

Andrew Harris

Founder / Managing Partner

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