Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Development Manager leads pre-NTP development activities across Qcells' DG solar and standalone ESS portfolio.
The role spans three core functions:
- Development due diligence to support acquisitions including permitting and land related investigations.
- Lead acquired projects from Close to NTP in conjunction with other Development team.
- Support early-stage greenfield ESS development, with a focus on the Northeast and Midwest.
This is a development execution role and requires deep expertise in permitting, land use, and early engineering.
RESPONSIBILITIES Primary Responsibilities (Pre-NTP Focus) - Lead development of DD across permitting, zoning, environmental, and land use.
- Support validation of program eligibility (VDER/ICSA/PWA, IL ABP, NJ SREC-II, MD CSI).
- Review early engineering and site constraints with internal teams.
- Identify gating items and critical path issues.
- Prepare concise DD summaries and development risk memos.
Quarterbacking Projects (Close to NTP) - Own NTP schedules, risk registers, and development budgets.
- Drive permitting, land use approvals, environmental deliverables, and utility tasks.
- Manage consultants (survey, civil, environmental, geotech, counsel).
- Align closely with Transaction and Construction Leads for smooth handoffs. Ensure ITC compliance (energy community, brownfield, domestic content).
- Provide clear weekly updates and timely escalations.
Cross-Functional Leadership - Maintain alignment with Acquisitions, Engineering, Interconnection, Policy, Finance, and Legal.
- Manage external consultants and local stakeholders efficiently.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 6-+ years of professional work experience in renewable energy development with DG solar and/or ESS experience
- Expertise in matters associated with permitting, real estate, and NTP processes.
- Strong knowledge in DG markets (NY, IL, NJ, MD) and community solar / state program rules.
- Fluency in incentive compliance (VDER/ICSA/PWA, ABP, SREC-II, CSI) and PJM/GETS participation for storage.
- Familiarity with ITC pathways (energy community, brownfield, domestic content).
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder development workflows.
- Excellent communication skills with strong risk identification and escalation judgment.
- Technically conversant in ESS fundamentals
Preferred Qualifications - Direct experience with development in PJM or Northeast/Midwest markets.
- Strong analytical and commercial problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage consultants and external resources.
- Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with GIS, CAD, and PM tools.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.
*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
