CareerPlan

Manager, Development (East Region)

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$120k–$160k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Manage the development of utility-scale solar and wind energy projects throughout the United States, from site identification to permitting and interconnection.

Role type

Manager, renewable energy project development

Builds

Utility-scale solar, wind, and storage projects

Domain

Renewable energy, power infrastructure

Required skills

project management, site identification, permitting, landowner negotiation, community engagement, budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder representation

Preferred skills

BESS project management, real estate development, transmission engineering, public speaking, strategic planning

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Manage wind and/or solar projects within the United States; Lead development activities in early, mid, and/or late stages of the project; Identify development prospects, including market assessments and initial site reconnaissance; Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases and easements; Take a lead role in obtaining local, state, and/or federal permits; Represent the company with customers, landowners, and officials; Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities; Oversee project design; Assist project budgeting and scheduling.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership