Director of Development

About the Role

We are conducting a confidential search for a Director of Development to lead renewable energy project development efforts in Colorado. This is a high-impact role where you’ll have full ownership of the Colorado market, managing the development of multiple solar projects from origination through completion.

You’ll join a fast-paced, scaling organization with an established portfolio and an aggressive growth trajectory. With a gigawatt-scale pipeline and strong financial backing, this is a rare opportunity to step into a proven role, manage existing projects, and drive new initiatives to advance clean energy deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Colorado market and manage the entire project lifecycle, from site identification to interconnection and commercial operation.
• Develop and execute strategies for project origination, permitting, interconnection, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead strategic participation in Colorado’s Flexible Interconnection Program, collaborating closely with regulatory experts and industry associations.
• Manage and mentor a growing team, starting with one direct report, while also overseeing junior developers and external consultants.
• Build relationships with utilities, permitting agencies, landowners, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project development.
• Analyze risks, troubleshoot novel challenges, and provide well-prepared recommendations to leadership on market strategy and project prioritization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: 6+ years of renewable energy project development experience, ideally within community solar or distributed energy.
• Colorado Expertise: Deep understanding of Colorado’s regulatory environment, interconnection processes, and development landscape.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage internal teams, junior developers, and external vendors while maintaining high-quality execution.
• Strategic Mindset: Capable of shaping market participation strategies and optimizing project pipelines across multiple stages.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Thrives in dynamic environments, quickly resolving unexpected challenges with creativity and persistence.
• Personality Fit: A proactive, “hard-charging” leader who can drive results and balance team development with accountability.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Market Ownership: Take complete ownership of the Colorado market and lead renewable energy growth in the state.
• Strategic Influence: Play a central role in shaping policy participation and driving regulatory innovation.
• Proven Role: Step into a well-defined position with an existing pipeline and strong infrastructure to build on.
• Team Leadership: Grow and mentor a development team while managing experienced consultants and internal resources.
• Growth Trajectory: Join a company experiencing significant expansion, backed by strong financial resources and a robust project pipeline.
• Mission-Driven Impact: Advance renewable energy adoption and make clean energy more accessible to communities across Colorado.