Sr. Director of Project Development/Delivery
A leading U.S.-based commercial solar advisory and project delivery platform is seeking a Project Delivery Senior Manager or Director to join its growing project team. This is a high-visibility role working closely with senior leadership and project leads to oversee the successful delivery of a ~200 MW pipeline of commercial solar and battery storage projects across multiple U.S. markets. The role blends technical problem-solving, client advisory, and hands-on project execution within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Own project delivery from early-stage development through execution, ensuring developer partners remain on schedule and clients are informed at every milestone.
- Identify, manage, and drive solutions for interconnection, policy, and permitting challenges, partnering closely with internal project leads to maintain project viability.
- Lead turnaround strategies for projects at risk of cancellation, addressing financing, contractual, technical, and development-related issues.
- Build and scale internal project management capabilities, contributing to the development and improvement of standardized processes, tools, and best practices.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and well-documented project records, providing consistent communication and reporting to internal stakeholders and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- 5-8 years of experience in commercial solar project development or project management.
- Strong understanding of the full technical solar development lifecycle for behind-the-meter (BTM) and front-of-the-meter (FTM) commercial solar projects.
- Experience with utility interconnection processes strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical, research, and data analysis skills, including proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects independently under competing deadlines.
- Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) is a plus.
- Willingness to travel regionally for project site visits as needed.
- Opportunity to play a central role in delivering a large, active commercial solar and storage pipeline with national reach.
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and meaningful influence over project outcomes, internal processes, and client success.
- Join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization with a strong track record advising on hundreds of millions of dollars in commercial solar projects across dozens of U.S. states.
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans, within a collaborative and performance-driven culture.
- Work on projects that deliver tangible environmental impact while helping sophisticated commercial clients transition to clean energy.
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