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Senior Development Manager

New York, New York · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
Project ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeRenewable Energy

About the role

  • Since 2008, we've been driving the adoption of renewable energy through innovative projects and forward-thinking solutions.
  • From powering remote communities with wind and solar microgrids to lighting the Eiffel Tower with 100% renewable energy, our journey has been rooted in impact.
  • Duties and Key Responsibilities Portfolio-Wide Technical Oversight: Review active development projects across all US markets, proactively surfacing technical risks, feasibility gaps, and issues that may have been missed.

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects assigned to you with diligence, ensuring that development proceeds on-schedule and on-budget.
  • Work alongside the team to drive projects through the full development lifecycle - from site feasibility through development complete, pre-construction, NTP and COD.
  • Working knowledge of solar PV and BESS system design principles for projects up to 20MW+ AC.
  • A mentorship orientation - genuine interest in developing less experienced teammates.

Requirements

  • Experience & Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in renewable energy development, with direct experience managing solar PV and/or BESS projects from origination through development complete.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve technical and process challenges across a portfolio of projects simultaneously.
  • Advanced proficiency in critical path scheduling and project costing/budgeting.
  • Intermediate proficiency with industry tools such as Helioscope, Smartsheet, and MS Office Suite (or equivalent).

Compensation

  • Competitive and thoughtfully structured compensation package, including a strong base salary that reflects your experience and the impact you bring to the role.

Benefits

  • Partner closely with the Director of Development to provide a technical lens on portfolio health, project status, and team performance.
  • Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, your health and peace of mind come first.
  • Generous PTO including 19 days of Vacation/Sick time so you can unplug, recharge, and take care of what matters most.
  • Join a smart, collaborative, mission‑driven team that's actively accelerating the transition to a clean‑energy future and making a real impact on the health of our planet.
  • Compensation will be based on experience, education, and other relevant factors.

Company info

  • Manage and coordinate external vendors, engineering consultants, and permitting specialists to deliver quality outcomes on schedule, while ensuring that we are managing costs by completing as much work in-house as possible.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Statement
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • UGE is an equal opportunity employer.

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