Development Manager, ERCOT

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Development Manager, ERCOT in the United States.

In this role, you will lead the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across the ERCOT market, including solar, wind, and battery storage initiatives. You will manage projects from early-stage greenfield development or acquisition through financial close, ensuring successful execution by coordinating cross-functional teams and external consultants. This position requires building strong relationships with landowners, regulatory agencies, and local stakeholders while maintaining project budgets, schedules, and technical oversight. You will play a key role in shaping project strategy, analyzing off-take opportunities, and supporting financial modeling efforts. Frequent travel within the market is expected to support stakeholder engagement and project development. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive and strategic professional passionate about advancing renewable energy projects.

Accountabilities

• Implement regional development strategies to identify, evaluate, and advance renewable energy projects from greenfield to financial close.
• Lead greenfield site identification, land agreement negotiations, and securing local, state, and federal permits.
• Oversee due diligence activities, including surveys, title work, tax agreements, and environmental assessments.
• Engage with landowners, local officials, and community stakeholders to build support for projects.
• Manage internal teams and external consultants across origination, legal, interconnection, environmental permitting, construction, government affairs, engineering, and finance.
• Track project budgets, schedules, and milestone progress, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Support revenue planning and off-take analysis in collaboration with commercial and finance teams.
• Prepare and present development updates, risks, and investment recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years managing multiple development projects in renewable energy, power generation, or utilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing consultants.
• Proven track record in land agreements, regulatory approvals, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn project-specific software.
• Self-motivated, capable of independent work, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel 30–50% of the time within the region and safely navigate project sites.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work both in-office and in hybrid/remote settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing projects from early-stage development through financial close, especially in ERCOT.
• Knowledge of the data center market, including energy procurement strategies and site selection factors.
• Strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to align stakeholders with project goals.
• Passion for renewable energy and commitment to a cleaner energy future.

• Merit-based salary increases and incentive plan participation.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, volunteer time, and parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Flexible schedules and hybrid/remote work options.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, it is shared directly with the company managing the position. The final decision and next steps (interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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