Development Manager, ERCOT

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Development Manager, ERCOT in the United States.In this role, you will lead the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across the ERCOT market, including solar, wind, and battery storage initiatives. You will manage projects from early-stage greenfield development or acquisition through financial close, ensuring successful execution by coordinating cross-functional teams and external consultants. This position requires building strong relationships with landowners, regulatory agencies, and local stakeholders while maintaining project budgets, schedules, and technical oversight. You will play a key role in shaping project strategy, analyzing off-take opportunities, and supporting financial modeling efforts. Frequent travel within the market is expected to support stakeholder engagement and project development. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive and strategic professional passionate about advancing renewable energy projects.AccountabilitiesImplement regional development strategies to identify, evaluate, and advance renewable energy projects from greenfield to financial closeLead greenfield site identification, land agreement negotiations, and securing local, state, and federal permitsOversee due diligence activities, including surveys, title work, tax agreements, and environmental assessmentsEngage with landowners, local officials, and community stakeholders to build support for projectsManage internal teams and external consultants across origination, legal, interconnection, environmental permitting, construction, government affairs, engineering, and financeTrack project budgets, schedules, and milestone progress, ensuring alignment with organizational goalsSupport revenue planning and off-take analysis in collaboration with commercial and finance teamsPrepare and present development updates, risks, and investment recommendations to leadership and stakeholdersRequirementsBachelor's degree requiredMinimum of 5 years managing multiple development projects in renewable energy, power generation, or utilitiesExperience leading cross-functional teams and managing consultantsProven track record in land agreements, regulatory approvals, and stakeholder engagementStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn project-specific softwareSelf-motivated, capable of independent work, and adaptable in a dynamic environmentAbility to travel 30-50% of the time within the region and safely navigate project sitesValid driver's license and ability to work both in-office and in hybrid/remote settingsPreferred Qualifications:Experience developing projects from early-stage development through financial close, especially in ERCOTKnowledge of the data center market, including energy procurement strategies and site selection factorsStrategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to align stakeholders with project goalsPassion for renewable energy and commitment to a cleaner energy futureBenefitsMerit-based salary increases and incentive plan participation401(k) plan with company matchingComprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurancePaid vacation, holidays, volunteer time, and parental leaveOpportunities for professional development and career growthFlexible schedules and hybrid/remote work optionsJobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, it is shared directly with the company managing the position. The final decision and next steps (interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.Thank you for your interest!