Project Development Manager - MISO
$130,000–$160,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Lead mid-to late-stage utility-scale renewable energy projects in the MISO region by managing interconnection processes, overseeing project design and engineering, and driving late-stage readiness for construction. Direct stakeholder engagement with local, state, and federal agencies, landowners, and community members while developing comprehensive project budgets and schedules. Coordinate resources across real estate, permitting, interconnection, transmission, marketing, engineering, and financing, collaborating closely with the Project Finance team to align deal structures and financial assumptions. Monitor U.S. market trends and policy developments to identify risks and opportunities, ensuring all commercial, technical, and financial elements are in place for successful execution and financing.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, environmental studies, business, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in renewable energy project development
- Proven track record of successfully advancing renewable energy projects to Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Experience navigating county permitting processes
- Strong market knowledge
- Due diligence capabilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated success working across real estate, permitting, interconnection, power marketing, and EPC activities
- Ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts and due diligence teams throughout all project phases
- Skilled in financial modeling and project economics
- Highly organized
- Adaptable
- Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
- Excellent relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Willingness to travel up to 30% as project needs require
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in utility-scale renewable energy project development
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