Project Development Manager
Posted 1 day 23 hours ago by Climate17
- On-site in San Antonio, TX
- Travel up to 50% as required across project sites and stakeholder meetings
You will take ownership of land and early-stage project development activities across a growing pipeline of utility scale solar projects. Working closely with internal technical, legal, and commercial teams, you will manage site identification, land agreements, permitting processes, and due diligence activities from origination through to late stage development. This role offers significant variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to directly influence project success within a fast moving development environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead land acquisition and site development activities across utility scale solar projects
- Conduct site identification, real estate research, and early stage feasibility assessments
- Manage landowner negotiations, leases, easements, ROW, and related agreements
- Coordinate permitting processes across local, state, and federal jurisdictions
- Oversee environmental, geotechnical, hydrological, and title due diligence activities
- Support interconnection and transmission related inputs in collaboration with engineering teams
- Engage with consultants, legal teams, tax advisors, and EPC contractors to progress projects
- Coordinate zoning, land use, and regulatory compliance activities across multiple sites
- Manage stakeholder relationships including land agents, utilities, and regulatory bodies
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy, or related field
- 4 years' experience in solar project development or land acquisition (renewables preferred)
- Strong experience in land development, real estate negotiation, or land management roles
- Proven ability to negotiate land agreements, easements, ROW, and related contracts
- Strong understanding of permitting processes and jurisdictional requirements
- Familiarity with environmental studies, title review, and land use planning
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non technical audiences
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.