Senior Manager/Director, Development

This position will provide development leadership for a growing portfolio of behind-the-meter and on-site power generation projects serving critical load customers across North America. Projects may include natural gas generation, microgrids, combined heat and power ("CHP"), renewable generation, battery storage, and hybrid resiliency solutions.The Senior Manager/Director, Development will be responsible for driving projects through all phases of development, including:Fatal flaw analysisSite diligence and feasibilityCustomer coordinationUtility and interconnection managementEnvironmental and permitting processesCommercial negotiationsEPC and OEM coordinationStakeholder and community engagementDevelopment budgeting and schedulingTransition to construction and commercial operationsThis role requires an individual who can operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-moving environments while coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess strong project management capabilities, excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.As an early member of a growing team, this individual will play a critical role in shaping Generate's development processes, customer engagement approach, and execution strategy for mission-critical power infrastructure.What you will be doing at Generate Capital as a Senior Manager/Director, Development:Lead development activities for a portfolio of on-site power generation projects from origination support through CODConduct fatal flaw analyses, feasibility assessments, and development risk evaluationsCoordinate with customers to understand load requirements, operational priorities, resiliency objectives, and project constraintsManage utility interconnection processes, including application strategy, technical coordination, upgrade negotiations, and schedule managementLead permitting and entitlement efforts at the local, county, state, and federal levelsCoordinate environmental diligence, land use approvals, and third-party technical studiesManage project schedules, development budgets, and critical path risksCollaborate cross-functionally with internal investment, engineering, commercial, legal, construction, operations, and finance teamsCoordinate with external developers, consultants, OEMs, EPC contractors, utilities, regulators, and financing counterpartiesSupport customer-facing commercial discussions and participate in contract negotiationsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, public officials, utilities, and community representativesTravel to project sites and customer locations as needed to advance development activitiesPrepare and deliver presentations to customers, regulators, public boards, community stakeholders, and executive leadershipSupport investment committee materials and development-stage reportingDrive process improvements and help establish scalable development best practices across the platformIdentify and proactively mitigate project risks related to permitting, commercial structure, interconnection, schedule, cost, and constructabilityEnsure successful handoff from development into construction execution and operationsCandidate qualifications & core characteristics:A demonstrated passion for, or commitment to, Generate's missionUnimpeachable integrity and outstanding references6-8+ years of experience in power, infrastructure, energy, or related project development rolesDeep understanding of the end-to-end power project development lifecycleExperience developing distributed generation, thermal generation, microgrid, CHP, renewable, or other energy infrastructure projectsStrong familiarity with utility interconnection processes, permitting frameworks, and power market dynamicsExperience working directly with large commercial or industrial energy customers is strongly preferredExceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneouslyStrong commercial acumen and ability to evaluate project risks, timelines, and development economicsExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsAbility to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiencesConfidence representing projects publicly before customers, regulators, community groups, and executive leadershipStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, ownership-oriented mindsetHigh degree of self-awareness, humility, and adaptabilityEntrepreneurial spirit with comfort operating in dynamic and evolving environmentsAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively across teamsBachelor's degree required; advanced degree in engineering, business, environmental policy, or related field preferredGenerate's compensation packages are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Salary decisions take into account a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $175,000. In addition, the compensation package may include a discretionary bonus and other benefits, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of this range.Generate Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr