Development Manager, Wind

Overview In this Development Manager role, you will steer wind project development across AES Clean Energy’s Western Wind region, coordinating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. You’ll own development schedules, budgets, and permitting strategies, shaping decisions that accelerate project delivery. You’ll serve as AES’s external representative, building consensus and managing complex relationships. This is a high-impact position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to help scale renewable energy in the Western U.S. Compensation / Benefitsmedical, dental, and vision coveragelife insurance401(k) eligibilitypaid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave ResponsibilitiesLead all aspects of complex project development and portfolio/sub-market managementOwn project development schedules and budgetsEvaluate and manage risk across timelines, permitting, policy, and technical constraintsLead project meetings with internal and external stakeholdersCommunicate clearly to senior leadership and influence actionsManage contract obligations in key project documentsLead discretionary permitting including permit strategy and hearingsCoordinate with cross-functional teams and external consultantsCoordinate site/environmental studies and diligence reportsHandoff developed and permitted projects to execution teamSupport business development pipeline reporting and financing diligence Key requirements7-10 years of project development experience in renewable energyUndergraduate degree (preferably in renewable energy, urban planning, finance, engineering or related)Excellent organizational skills and attention to detailKnowledge of renewable energy project development, interconnection, permitting, contractingKnowledge of renewable energy and energy storage technologiesExcellent oral and written communication, public speaking, and stakeholder managementSelf-starter with minimal supervisionWillingness to travel ~30%+ as neededExperience with CRM systems and developing metricsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentstrong communication and presentation skillsconflict resolutionself-motivation and independencerenewable energy project developmentinterconnection and permittingcontracting and vendor management