Development Manager

Reactivate

Development Manager engaging with stakeholders and managing permitting processes for renewable energy projects. Overseeing compliance and project timelines while ensuring community buy-in and regulatory success.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage relationships with landowners, community stakeholders and regulatory agencies to facilitate project approvals.
Manage third-party consultants, attorneys, and vendors involved in the permitting and land acquisition processes.
Oversee all permitting processes for renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Coordinate with legal, environmental, and technical teams to ensure that all necessary studies, surveys, and documentation are completed to support permitting and land acquisition efforts.
Monitor and manage timelines and budgets for permitting and environmental studies to meet project deadlines.
Engage with local governments, public officials, and community groups to address concerns, communicate project benefits, and ensure community buy-in.
Stay up to date on regulatory and policy changes that impact land acquisition and permitting for renewable energy projects.
Overcome site and regulatory challenges at complex sites in order to ensure project success.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Business, Environmental Science, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field;
Two (2) years of experience in the job offered, or related occupation;
Experience with land use regulations, environmental permitting processes, and zoning laws;
Experience with evaluating land and utility distribution networks for optimal siting of renewable projects;
Experience engaging with local governments, public officials, and community groups to understand clean energy project priorities;
Knowledge of regulatory and policy changes that impact renewable energy projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical benefits
401(k) options
professional development opportunities
competitive paid time off policy
work flexibility for valuable work-life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementLand AcquisitionEnvironmental StudiesZoning LawsRegulatory Knowledge

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship ManagementProblem Solving