Director, Project Development

About US Solar

US Solar is a developer, owner, operator and financier of solar and solar + storage projects, with a focus on emerging state markets, community solar programs, distributed generation and small-scale utility projects nationwide.

US Solar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe diverse teams and diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and breakthrough thinking, which are differentiators in any business and fundamental to our long-term success.

Director of Project Development

US Solar is seeking a Director of Project Development in Denver, Colorado. The Director of Project Development will be responsible for leading and growing all of US Solars distributed generation markets in the western US. This includes setting goals, identifying a strategy and execution. In addition to overseeing project development activities such as site acquisition, permitting and interconnection, the Director of Project Development will also manage a team and coordinate with other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Train Project Developers on all aspects of project development site acquisition, permitting, interconnection, coordinating with third parties and other internal departments
• Working with the operations team to align on project timing and sequencing and turn development assets into projects under construction
• Maintaining positive relationships (with landowner, utility, and local government units, vendors and consultants)
• Monitoring and analyzing market factors, including new legislation/regulation, in cooperation with our policy/regulatory team
• Preparing budget requests to obtain internal approvals for major expenses and associated development plans
• Supporting and coordinating with other key functional teams, including site selection, revenue, legal, real estate, operations and finance

Core Proficiencies and Requirements

• At least 5 years of solar development experience on the distributed generation side
• Experience managing at least one direct report and strong leadership skills
• Experience constructing and executing a business plan
• Thorough understanding of solar markets, interconnection processes, permitting processes, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to tailor communication to different types of audiences, such as landowners, utility employees and government employees
• Ability to forge relationships and build consensus with key stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and can work through issues autonomously but knows when to seek support from teammates
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated achiever with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Enthusiasm and passion for the renewable energy industry