DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

SUMMARY

Ranger Power (“Ranger”) is a renewable energy development company, headquartered in Chicago, IL. Ranger develops utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage projects around the United States.

Ranger Power is an equal opportunity employer. Read our community impact statement here.

DESCRIPTION

Ranger Power is seeking a Development Director to join its development team. As part of a small and dynamic development team, developers are expected to manage varying responsibilities as projects progress through the development process. The Development Director will play a crucial role in owning priority projects, providing strategic leadership, and managing developers to meet their goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Development: Drive all aspects of early, mid, and late-stage project development, including site acquisition, landowner relations, permitting, community relations, and coordination with interconnection and business development teams

• Project Management: Coordinate and collaborate with internal resources and third-party consultants to ensure project tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.

• Leadership and Management: Manage and direct developers of varying career levels to support project development across the Ranger portfolio.

• Manage Multiple Tasks Simultaneously: Develop and manage several projects at various stages of development, under tight deadlines and according to specific business plans.

• Prepare Quality Work Product: Prepare project documents, real estate agreements, reports, presentations, and other work product timely, completely and accurately.

• Organization and Data Management: Organize, store, and transmit project information effectively using internal and external data management policies.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree required  
  • 7+ years of experience with at least 5 years of utility-scale solar development experience with a proven track record of well-developed projects
  • Experience in managing people and leading teams to reach established goals
  • Project management, organizational, leadership, and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team and take the initiative to follow up as needed
  • Ethical, professional, and respectful workplace manner
  • Up to 70% domestic travel
  • Experience with geospatial tools, including ArcGIS and Google Earth

This is a full-time position located in Chicago, IL. The salary range for this role is 140k – 199k based on experience. This salary range includes several career levels and will be narrowed during the interview process based on the candidate’s education, experience, and qualifications

LOCATION

Chicago, IL

START DATE

ASAP

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