Senior Manager/Director Project Development Utility-scale Solar and Storage - East Coast

Sr. Manager / Director, Development – Renewable Energy (East Coast)

root/edge is working on behalf of a well-capitalized, growth-oriented energy transition company that is developing one of the largest pipelines of utility-scale solar, energy storage, and load-serving infrastructure projects in North America.

We’re seeking an experienced Sr. Manager or Director of Development to lead a growing portfolio of utility-scale projects across PJM and MISO. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a driven development professional with full-lifecycle experience—from land and permitting through to NTP and construction.

This role reports to the executive development team and will manage one direct report while collaborating closely with internal cross-functional teams across development, engineering, energy markets, legal, and finance.

💼 Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-disciplinary teams to advance solar, energy storage, and load-serving projects from origination through construction readiness.

• Oversee a portfolio of development-stage projects with responsibility for budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and commercial prioritization.

• Coordinate all aspects of project development including land acquisition, interconnection, permitting, engineering, and legal matters.

• Guide permitting and entitlement strategy at the local, state, and federal levels.

• Support key commercial negotiations including PPAs, EPCs, interconnection agreements, and offtake strategies.

• Manage and mentor a direct report, while contributing to a collaborative, people-first team culture.

• Conduct diligence on M&A opportunities and help evaluate potential acquisitions in partnership with business development.

✅ Ideal Background

• 7+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy project development.

• Deep familiarity with PJM and/or MISO markets is essential.

• Proven track record managing projects through key development milestones including permitting, interconnection, and contracting.

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, environmental science, business, or energy preferred.

• Ability to work from the Washington, D.C. office at least 3 days per week, with up to 30% travel.

🌿 Why This Role

Join a mission-driven organization at the forefront of energy transition infrastructure. You'll be part of a passionate, collaborative team that values impact, innovation, and a healthy balance between purpose and culture. The company offers a competitive compensation package including performance bonuses, fully covered health benefits, 401(k) contributions, and generous PTO.

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