Project Development Manager

Title: Project Development Manager

Location: Washington United States

Job Description:

Are you ready to join a leading global renewable energy company that is making a positive impact on the world?

We are X-ELIO, a Brookfield-owned company and a global leader in the renewable energy sector; with over 3 GW of renewable projects (solar/BESS) built, we currently operate in 12 countries and have a development pipeline of 12 GW of solar and 14 GW of BESS capacity, and we are looking for you!

Reporting to: VP of Business Development

Based in: Washington D.C., USA

The selected professional will lead and coordinate the development, permitting, interconnection, and feasibility of utility-scale solar and BESS projects, guiding teams and stakeholders to ensure projects meet technical, regulatory, and budgetary objectives.

What will you do?

• Project Oversight: Manage entitlement, interconnection, and permitting for utility-scale solar and BESS projects from signing through Commercial Operations, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal teams to optimize project location, design, and feasibility while coordinating with Construction and Procurement for budget and timeline compliance.
• Problem Solving & Recommendations: Identify and propose solutions for environmental, permit, and interconnection constraints; communicate risks and mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Technical & Economic Evaluation: Assess technical and economic feasibility of projects at various development stages.
• Team & Stakeholder Management: Guide junior developers, manage third-party consultants, and build relationships with permitting authorities, utilities, community members, and other developers.
• Market & Policy Insight: Monitor clean energy trends and policies to inform strategic development recommendations to leadership.

What do we need?

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Planning, Engineering, Real Estate, Finance or similar fields.
• 5 years of project development experience - renewable energy & solar preferred
• Effective computer skills including GIS, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of GIS is a strong plus
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
• A valid driving license and passport

What do we offer?

• Career Growth: Development opportunities within an international company.
• Performance-Based Bonus: Annual bonus tied to individual and company performance.
• Flexible Work Model: Hybrid remote setup.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Health insurance plus an HSA for tax-free medical expenses.
• Continuous Learning: Technical and leadership training programs.

Join a team of passionate and talented individuals making a positive impact in the world!

If you are interested in the position and want to know more apply to the link, for any other query, contact us at recruitment@X-ELIO.com

At X-ELIO, we are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to a fair and unbiased hiring process that respects individuals regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or any other personal characteristics. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to submit their applications

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