Director, Development

Clean Capital is a diversified clean energy company focused on the middle-market solar and storage industry. Mission-driven to mitigate the climate crisis, Clean Capital leads the energy transition with strategic investments in early-stage, new construction, and operating renewables projects and development partners. To date, the company has invested $1.5 billion in projects and companies, including the acquisition of BQ Energy, a national leader in landfill and brownfield renewable energy development.

The company has successfully acquired and managed over 230 operating and new construction projects in 26 states and one U.S. territory, totaling 460 MW and a pipeline totaling well over 2 GW.

While remote candidates will be considered, it is preferred that this role be based in the NYC metro area with a commitment to a minimum of 2 in-office days.

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals
• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture
• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader
• 100% paid for single and family benefits plus 401k matching program
• The range for this position is {$170,000 - $230,000} plus an annual performance-based bonus

Clean Capital is committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workforce reflective of our community while also valuing each persons’ unique perspective, skills, and experiences. Clean Capital does not discriminate against any individual’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or nationality and is committed to promoting a more just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions.

The Director, Development will be a player/coach role responsible for managing a team of development professionals and for developing select projects within Clean Capital’s pipeline of solar and energy storage projects. This role will report to the Head of Development. The candidate is expected to have solar and/or energy storage development project experience. The Director, Development is expected to complete complex tasks independently, with minimal oversight and input from their supervisor.

This position will work across disciplines, supporting our acquisitions, investments, capital markets, business development, and asset management groups. This position will support a vital growth of GW/GWh of new renewable energy projects.

• Lead full life cycle development of solar and storage projects, from greenfield inception to NTP
• Manage a team of development professionals and ensure projects are completed on time/budget
• Serve as the day-to-day liaison with partners on routine project and partnership needs
• Communicate, coordinate and manage relevant project parties internally and externally
• Initiate and manage new project diligence and across the company verticals, including legal, interconnection, finance, engineering, environmental, permitting, commercial, policy, investment/revenue; as well as supporting these reviews
• Work collaboratively across verticals to evaluate and improve project development, management processes and associated resources while maintaining positive partner relationships
• Manage project development schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of solar and storage development projects
• Position requires occasional travel about 10% of the time

• BSc/BA in engineering, building science or relevant field
• PMP, MBA, advanced degree or equivalent certification/experience is a plus

• 10+ years of experience in renewable energy development, with a proven track record of taking projects from site control to NTP
• Experience with solar energy, battery storage, and related technologies
• Utility storage development experience is a plus
• Proven project and people management skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
  Excel modeling skills a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion
• Technical understanding…