Senior Development Manager (Renewables)
(Remote or Dallas, TX)
About EcoVolt:
We are a well financed and rapidly growing renewable energy company dedicated to developing innovative clean energy projects from inception through to Ready-to-Build (RTB). We are expanding our team and looking for a driven
Senior Development Manager
to help drive the advancement of our renewable energy pipeline.
Job Description:
The Senior Development Manager will manage the full lifecycle of renewable energy project development, driving projects from greenfield conception to RTB/NTP status. This role requires a strong technical development background, a deep understanding of renewable energy markets, and hands-on familiarity with environmental permitting, site control, interconnection, and project milestones. This role will report to the Head of Development.
Key Responsibilities
Project Lifecycle Management:
Own the development process for solar and storage projects from early-stage origination through to Ready-to-Build (RTB) or Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) status including, managing and tracking project spend, project timelines, and overall development completeness with support and oversight from the Head of Development.
Permitting & Compliance:
Navigate complex local, state, and federal environmental and zoning permitting processes, coordinating closely with environmental consultants, legal teams, tax abatement advisors, and regulatory agencies.
Interconnection & Transmission:
Support the interconnection team in managing the interconnection process, reviewing system impact studies, and coordinating with transmission providers and RTOs/ISOs.
Land & Site Control:
Collaborate with land team to secure lease agreements, site control, and right-of-way access. Manage ALTA and Title reviews, as well as take ownership of title curative matters.
Cross-Functional Leadership:
Work in close partnership with other disciplines within a small team, including engineering, legal, and land to optimize project design, de-risk development hurdles, and ensure financial and technical viability.
ERCOT Market Focus:
Support project development activities with a specific emphasis on the ERCOT market, leveraging regional regulatory and market design knowledge.
Support Project Sales Process:
Be the subject matter expert for projects owned by your role and assist with buyer Q&A.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Experience:
5+ years of professional experience in renewable energy project development, with a proven track record of successfully advancing projects toward RTB.
Market Knowledge: Must have experience in developing PV and BESS projects within the ERCOT market. Additional experience outside of ERCOT is also desirable.
Development Expertise:
Comprehensive understanding of the renewable energy development cycle, including site control, permitting, interconnection, and environmental due diligence.
Work Location & Availability:
Remote flexibility. Must be able to work core hours within the Central Time Zone.
Communication & Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong project management capabilities and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork. Must be detail oriented, organized, and capable of being responsible for multiple projects at once.
Travel requirements:
Must be able to travel for site visits in addition to office visits on an as-needed basis.
Compensation
· $130K - $150K Base
· 25% Bonus
· Long Term Incentive profit share pool based on project sales
· 401K
· Health, Vision and Dental Insurance