Development Manager – PJM, Northeast

Longroad Energy

Development Manager responsible for driving utility-scale renewable energy projects in the PJM and Northeast markets. Engaging with stakeholders and managing project execution from inception to financial close.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement a regional market strategy to identify, evaluate, and develop renewable energy projects (solar, wind and battery storage) from greenfield to financial close/ start of construction.
Partner on greenfield site identification, including negotiating land agreements and securing necessary local, state, and federal permits.
Oversee real estate surveys, title work, tax agreements, and other development-related due diligence.
Engage with community stakeholders, fostering positive relationships with landowners and local representatives to build support for projects.
Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to conduct resource assessments, environmental studies, and permitting requirements.
Manage project budgets, schedules, and technical and commercial activities throughout the development lifecycle.
Support the origination team in analyzing off-take opportunities, responding to RFPs, and structuring revenue plans.
Collaborate on financial modeling efforts with the finance and commercial teams, ensuring robust project economics.
Work closely with engineering and construction teams to scope, budget, and prepare projects for execution.
Present development progress, risks, and investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and other stakeholders as needed.
Maintain an active project pipeline and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring milestone achievement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing multiple development projects in renewable energy, power generation, or utilities, with expertise in planning, environmental permitting, legal, finance, or engineering.
Experience partnering on agreement negotiation and managing relationships with landowners, regulators, and community stakeholders.
Experience effectively managing consultants and cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet-based research tools.
Self-motivated, capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
Ability to travel 30-50% of the time within the region for project-related activities.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Ability to walk undeveloped land and work at a computer for extended periods.

Benefits

Comp & perks

opportunity for merit-based salary increases
incentive plan participation
eligibility for our 401 (k) plan and matching
comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year
paid holidays
paid volunteer time
paid parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementfinancial modelingenvironmental permittingresource assessmentsbudget managementdevelopment lifecycleRFP responserevenue planningland agreement negotiationdue diligence

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsrelationship managementteam collaborationself-motivatedstakeholder engagementnegotiation skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreevalid driver's license