Joe Amara Executive Search · 3 weeks ago
Sr. Director Project Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expJoe Amara Executive Search is seeking a Sr. Director of Development to lead the late-stage development and execution for a multi-gigawatt portfolio of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across the Southeastern U.S. The role involves providing strategic leadership while overseeing project execution, team development, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project advancement.
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Hiring Manager
Ansley Mepham
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for utility-scale solar and storage projects in the Southeast, overseeing schedule, budget, risk, and overall execution outcomes
Take ownership of projects once projects reach advanced greenfield maturity with substantial land control and diligence completed. Drive projects through late-stage development to NTP and financial close
Structure and manage projects to meet de-risking, financing, and tax credit/tax equity requirements, including safe-harboring strategies where applicable
Coordinate closely with pre-construction and construction teams, ensuring a disciplined handoff into construction while maintaining project accountability through financial close
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 8 developers across two regional teams, fostering a culture of accountability, high performance, and collaborative problem-solving
Act as a player/coach willing and able to dive into detailed project work while setting direction and priorities for the broader team
Oversee and refine the use of third-party partners, including environmental, engineering, permitting, and local strategy/lobbying consultants
Build and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, including landowners, permitting agencies, utilities, and community representatives, to support timely project advancement
Collaborate with internal stakeholders in interconnection, finance, legal, tax, EPC, and construction to ensure alignment on project assumptions, risk mitigation, and commercial outcomes
Provide transparent reporting to leadership on portfolio status, critical path items, risks, and mitigation strategies across the regional pipeline
Qualification
Required
10–15 years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy development (solar and/or storage)
Demonstrated track record taking projects from late-stage development through financing and construction and successfully delivering permitting and local engagement outcomes
Strong understanding of tax equity, tax credit structures, and safe-harboring concepts as they relate to project development and timing
Proven experience managing and developing high-performing development teams across multiple projects and geographies
Hands-on orientation with a willingness to engage directly in project work while leading teams (“player/coach”)
Experience coordinating third-party consultants and advisors in environmental, engineering, permitting, and local/community strategy
Ability to work cross-functionally with commercial, technical, and financial stakeholders
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
Preferred
Proven experience in SERC and MISO South strongly preferred
Company
Joe Amara Executive Search
Joe Amara Executive Search is an executive search firm that offers recruitment for power generation and emerging infrastructure sectors.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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