Renewable Senior Project Developer

Requisition ID: req422Location: Phoenix, AZ, United StatesJoin Our Team!We are currently recruiting a Renewable Senior Project Developer to join our team and contribute to key projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role is part of a global team working towardcommon goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility andclear accountability.Senior Project Developer - Renewable EnergyLocation: Tempe, ArizonaDepartment: DevelopmentRole Purpose:We are seeking a Senior Project Developer to own and drive the full lifecycle of complex, utility-scale renewable energy projects - from strategic site identification and feasibility through permitting, stakeholder alignment, financial structuring, and pre-construction handover. This role goes beyond execution: the Senior Project Developer is expected to shape development strategy, mentor junior team members, and serve as a key decision-maker and external representative for the organization.The ideal candidate brings deep sector expertise, a demonstrated track record of independently advancing large-scale projects, and the leadership presence to build consensus across internal teams, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders. This role is part of a global team working toward common goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility and clear accountability.Key Responsibilities:* Lead site identification and advanced feasibility assessments for utility-scale renewable energy projects, integrating resource, environmental, grid interconnection, and economic analysis into strategic go/no-go recommendations.* Own and manage the full permitting process across local, state, and federal jurisdictions;
proactively resolve regulatory challenges and maintain senior-level relationships with agencies.* Lead negotiations with landowners, utilities, municipalities, First Nations, and government stakeholders;
structure and close site control agreements and project support arrangements.* Develop, own, and actively manage project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and executive-level progress reporting;
drive accountability across all workstreams.* Lead project financial modeling, funding strategy, and the structuring and negotiation of commercial agreements including PPAs, interconnection agreements, and offtake arrangements.* Serve as the senior cross-functional liaison across engineering, environmental, legal, and finance teams;
identify and resolve risks that could impede development milestones.* Represent the company at public hearings, community meetings, regulatory proceedings, and industry conferences as a senior spokesperson for project objectives and company values.* Proactively monitor market, policy, and technology trends;
translate insights intostrategic recommendations that shape the development pipeline.* Lead pre-construction handoffs, ensuring seamless transitions to construction and delivery teams with full compliance and documentation integrity.* Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level development team members;
contribute to team capability building and knowledge sharing.Education & Certifications:* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Urban Planning, or a related field;
Master's degree strongly preferred.* PMP, LEED, or other relevant professional certifications are a plus.* Proficiency with GIS tools, project management platforms, and CRM software (Salesforce, MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).Experience & Technical Skills:* 7-12 years of progressive experience in renewable energy project development, permitting, or project management, with a demonstrated track record of independently closing projects from greenfield through pre-construction.* Proven ability to advance multiple complex projects simultaneously across site control, permitting, interconnection, and pre-construction phases.* Deep expertise in feasibility assessment, environmental review, regulatory compliance, and multi-jurisdictional permitting strategies.* Strong financial acumen including hands-on experience with financial modeling, development budgeting, cost estimation, and structuring commercial agreements.* Established external relationships with utilities, regulators, landowners, and development consultants.* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with experience in scheduling, database, and project management tools.Key Competencies:* Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate risks and opportunities across complex, long-horizon projects.* Highly organized and decisive;
able to manage competing priorities across a large portfolio without loss of quality or momentum.* Exceptional communicator and negotiator;
builds lasting trust with landowners, regulators, community stakeholders, and executive leadership.* Proactive and self-directed;
comfortable owning outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.* Collaborative leader who elevates the team around them and operates with a one-company mindset.* Resilient and solutions-oriented, with a track record of navigating and overcoming complex project obstacles.Company Culture:We believe in a culture of trust, shared goals, and accountability. No matter where you are based, you are part of one team working toward the same mission.Company CultureWe believein a culture of trust, shared goals, and accountability. No matter where youare based, you are part of one team working toward the same mission.PI ba910f-9610by Jobble