{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7f49c715d595eabb7a1c7e63","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7f49c715d595eabb7a1c7e63","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7f49c715d595eabb7a1c7e63","title":"Lead Project Developer","description":"About the Position\nConduit Power is on a path to supplement the nation’s power generation system with reliable, dispatchable assets that reduce carbon footprint and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy.\nThe Lead Project Developer is an experienced individual contributor responsible for leading and coordinating early-stage development activities for distributed power generation projects. This role manages projects from initial site identification and acquisition through Final Investment Decision (FID), ensuring land, permitting, environmental, interconnection, engineering, and commercial workstreams remain aligned with development schedules and investment milestones. The position is ideal for a development professional who can independently manage multiple projects, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and advance distributed generation assets to a fully permitted, financeable, and construction‑ready state.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nProject Development & Portfolio Management\nManage a portfolio of distributed generation projects from early site identification through Final Investment Decision (FID).\nDevelop and maintain project development schedules, milestone tracking, and risk registers across assigned projects.\nCoordinate cross‑functional teams including development, engineering, environmental, legal, finance, and commercial.\nEnsure projects advance through key development gates including site control, permitting, interconnection, commercial viability, and FID readiness.\nMaintain organized project documentation to support investment approvals and development decision‑making.\nSite Identification, Site Control & Land Diligence\nCoordinate identification, screening, and evaluation of potential project sites based on zoning, utility access, environmental constraints, and interconnection feasibility.\nEvaluate sites for transmission/distribution access, gas supply availability, permitting feasibility, and development constraints.\nLead or support negotiations and execution of land agreements including leases, purchase agreements, options, easements, and access agreements.\nConduct and track site diligence including zoning compliance, land use restrictions, access rights, encumbrances, and development constraints.\nMaintain documentation of site control, property constraints, and land-related risks.\nPermitting, Environmental & Entitlements Coordination\nCoordinate development and execution of permitting and entitlement strategies for each project.\nManage consultants conducting environmental and technical studies (e.g., environmental site assessments, air permitting, noise studies, cultural/biological reviews, stormwater/site permits).\nTrack permit timelines and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.\nIdentify permitting/environmental risks early and coordinate mitigation strategies to maintain development schedules.\nSupport zoning/entitlement processes, including variances, conditional use permits, and local approvals when required.\nInterconnection, Utility & Technical Coordination\nSupport and track utility interconnection applications for distribution or sub-transmission level connections.\nCoordinate with utilities and engineering consultants on interconnection studies, protection requirements, and required system upgrades.\nCoordinate early-stage engineering inputs needed for development decisions (e.g., preliminary layouts, equipment selection assumptions, and constructability considerations).\nEnsure required site and technical inputs are available to support interconnection submissions, permitting packages, and engineering timelines.\nTrack interconnection milestones, timelines, and required deliverables.\nCommercial, Financial Readiness & Stakeholder Management\nTrack development budgets and costs across assigned projects.\nCoordinate inputs required for investment committee materials and Final Investment Decision approvals.\nEnsure project documentation is organized to support financing, contracting, and handoff to execution/construction planning.\nServe as a primary interface with landowners, utilities, permitting authorities, and external consultants; represent the company in stakeholder discussions when required.\nContribute to continuous improvement of development processes, site screening criteria, and execution standards.\nMinimum Requirements:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Energy Systems, Real Estate, or a related field.\n5+ years of experience in power project development, energy or infrastructure projects, or large‑scale project management; distributed generation, reciprocating engines, peaker plants, or similar assets preferred.\nExperience coordinating multi‑disciplinary projects, including land/site control, permitting, environmental studies, interconnection, engineering, and commercial workstreams.\nFamiliarity with utility interconnection processes and permitting requirements for energy infrastructure projects.\nExperience negotiating or supporting site control agreements (leases, purchases, easements) and working with landowners or local stakeholders.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, track schedules and budgets, and support projects through investment approval or Final Investment Decision (FID).\nStrong organizational, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.\nWhat Conduit Brings to You:\nOpportunity to play a significant role in transforming the energy industry\nGrowth, development, learning, and advancement opportunities\nA flexible environment where your voice, thoughts, and ideas are valued and heard\nExcellent benefits (company-paid and voluntary): Health / Dental / Vision / Life / AD&D / STD / LTD / AFLAC / Pet / Legal / Commuter/ Relocation Assistance / 401(k) with Company Match / Paid Time Off and more.\nLocation:\nHouston, TX\n\nTarget Comp Range:\nCommensurate with experience\nAbout Conduit Power\nConduit Power is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) and services platform dedicated to delivering total power solutions for commercial and industrial customers. We specialize in designing, building, owning, and operating natural gas and battery storage power generation assets.\n\nOur mission is to help customers accelerate in-service dates, reduce energy costs, enhance operational performance, lower carbon emissions, and unlock greater value from natural gas. By combining on-site generation with a robust services platform, Conduit Power enables businesses to take control of their energy future with reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.\n\nLearn more at www.conduitpower.co.","company":"Conduit Services","rawCompany":"conduit services","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-01T06:59:30.160Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9199.10","title":"Wind Energy Development Managers","slug":"wind-energy-development-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"221118","title":"Other Electric Power Generation","slug":"other-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"221115","title":"Wind Electric Power Generation","slug":"wind-electric-power-generation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Project Developer","description":"About the Position\nConduit Power is on a path to supplement the nation’s power generation system with reliable, dispatchable assets that reduce carbon footprint and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy.\nThe Lead Project Developer is an experienced individual contributor responsible for leading and coordinating early-stage development activities for distributed power generation projects. This role manages projects from initial site identification and acquisition through Final Investment Decision (FID), ensuring land, permitting, environmental, interconnection, engineering, and commercial workstreams remain aligned with development schedules and investment milestones. The position is ideal for a development professional who can independently manage multiple projects, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and advance distributed generation assets to a fully permitted, financeable, and construction‑ready state.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nProject Development & Portfolio Management\nManage a portfolio of distributed generation projects from early site identification through Final Investment Decision (FID).\nDevelop and maintain project development schedules, milestone tracking, and risk registers across assigned projects.\nCoordinate cross‑functional teams including development, engineering, environmental, legal, finance, and commercial.\nEnsure projects advance through key development gates including site control, permitting, interconnection, commercial viability, and FID readiness.\nMaintain organized project documentation to support investment approvals and development decision‑making.\nSite Identification, Site Control & Land Diligence\nCoordinate identification, screening, and evaluation of potential project sites based on zoning, utility access, environmental constraints, and interconnection feasibility.\nEvaluate sites for transmission/distribution access, gas supply availability, permitting feasibility, and development constraints.\nLead or support negotiations and execution of land agreements including leases, purchase agreements, options, easements, and access agreements.\nConduct and track site diligence including zoning compliance, land use restrictions, access rights, encumbrances, and development constraints.\nMaintain documentation of site control, property constraints, and land-related risks.\nPermitting, Environmental & Entitlements Coordination\nCoordinate development and execution of permitting and entitlement strategies for each project.\nManage consultants conducting environmental and technical studies (e.g., environmental site assessments, air permitting, noise studies, cultural/biological reviews, stormwater/site permits).\nTrack permit timelines and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.\nIdentify permitting/environmental risks early and coordinate mitigation strategies to maintain development schedules.\nSupport zoning/entitlement processes, including variances, conditional use permits, and local approvals when required.\nInterconnection, Utility & Technical Coordination\nSupport and track utility interconnection applications for distribution or sub-transmission level connections.\nCoordinate with utilities and engineering consultants on interconnection studies, protection requirements, and required system upgrades.\nCoordinate early-stage engineering inputs needed for development decisions (e.g., preliminary layouts, equipment selection assumptions, and constructability considerations).\nEnsure required site and technical inputs are available to support interconnection submissions, permitting packages, and engineering timelines.\nTrack interconnection milestones, timelines, and required deliverables.\nCommercial, Financial Readiness & Stakeholder Management\nTrack development budgets and costs across assigned projects.\nCoordinate inputs required for investment committee materials and Final Investment Decision approvals.\nEnsure project documentation is organized to support financing, contracting, and handoff to execution/construction planning.\nServe as a primary interface with landowners, utilities, permitting authorities, and external consultants; represent the company in stakeholder discussions when required.\nContribute to continuous improvement of development processes, site screening criteria, and execution standards.\nMinimum Requirements:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Energy Systems, Real Estate, or a related field.\n5+ years of experience in power project development, energy or infrastructure projects, or large‑scale project management; distributed generation, reciprocating engines, peaker plants, or similar assets preferred.\nExperience coordinating multi‑disciplinary projects, including land/site control, permitting, environmental studies, interconnection, engineering, and commercial workstreams.\nFamiliarity with utility interconnection processes and permitting requirements for energy infrastructure projects.\nExperience negotiating or supporting site control agreements (leases, purchases, easements) and working with landowners or local stakeholders.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, track schedules and budgets, and support projects through investment approval or Final Investment Decision (FID).\nStrong organizational, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.\nWhat Conduit Brings to You:\nOpportunity to play a significant role in transforming the energy industry\nGrowth, development, learning, and advancement opportunities\nA flexible environment where your voice, thoughts, and ideas are valued and heard\nExcellent benefits (company-paid and voluntary): Health / Dental / Vision / Life / AD&D / STD / LTD / AFLAC / Pet / Legal / Commuter/ Relocation Assistance / 401(k) with Company Match / Paid Time Off and more.\nLocation:\nHouston, TX\n\nTarget Comp Range:\nCommensurate with experience\nAbout Conduit Power\nConduit Power is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) and services platform dedicated to delivering total power solutions for commercial and industrial customers. We specialize in designing, building, owning, and operating natural gas and battery storage power generation assets.\n\nOur mission is to help customers accelerate in-service dates, reduce energy costs, enhance operational performance, lower carbon emissions, and unlock greater value from natural gas. By combining on-site generation with a robust services platform, Conduit Power enables businesses to take control of their energy future with reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.\n\nLearn more at www.conduitpower.co.","datePosted":"2026-08-01T06:59:30.160Z","dateModified":"2026-08-01T06:59:30.160Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Conduit Services","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Houston","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"7f49c715d595eabb7a1c7e63"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7f49c715d595eabb7a1c7e63"}}