Head of Development

Who We Are 
CleanCapital is a diversified clean energy company focused on the middle-market solar and storage industry. Mission-driven to mitigate the climate crisis, CleanCapital leads the energy transition by developing, building, owning & operating, and investing in renewable energy projects. To date, the company has invested more than $1 billion in projects and companies, including the acquisition of BQ Energy, a national leader in landfill and brownfield renewable energy development. CleanCapital is among the top ten commercial solar asset owners in the U.S., managing an operating portfolio of more than 200 projects totaling more than 340 MW and a pipeline totaling well over 2 GW.

Location of Position
While remote candidates will be considered, it is preferred that this role be based in the NYC metro area with a commitment to a minimum of 2 in-office days. 

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals 

• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture 

• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader 

• 100% paid-for single and family benefits plus 401k matching program 

• The range for this position is {$204,000 - $276,000} plus an annual performance-based bonus 

Our Commitment to Diversity 
CleanCapital is committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workforce reflective of our community while also valuing each persons’ unique perspective, skills, and experiences. CleanCapital does not discriminate against any individual’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or nationality and is committed to promoting a more just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions.

Position Summary 

The Head of Development will lead CleanCapital’s project development team, executing on an aggressive strategy to establish CleanCapital as a leader in DG solar and energy storage development over the next five years. This role will
oversee the CleanCapital Development team;, manage CleanCapital’s development pipeline, ensuring that projects advance on time and within budget; coordinate across the organization to ensure seamless handoffs at critical project milestones; and continually assess the economic viability of projects at each stage of the project lifecycle to ensure that development capital is committed effectively. This position reports to CleanCapital’s Chief Development Officer and has direct reports overseeing engineering, project management, and channel partnerships. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Set and meet annual development targets, including pipeline growth, project progress toward key milestones, portfolio diversity, project returns, etc. 

• Manage and oversee all projects in CleanCapital’s development pipeline, ensuring that projects proceed efficiently towards construction. This includes stepping in as needed to address critical issues, manage unforeseen challenges, answer questions, and communicate with project stakeholders.

• Work closely with economic analysts to ensure project viability at each stage of projects’ lifecycles, ensuring that development dollars are spent effectively. 

• Work intimately with the Investment and Business Development teams to create and regularly update a development project origination strategy based on market and economic analysis as well development criteria. 

• Oversee channel partnerships; liaise with outside development partners to manage deal flow, deadlines, and capital needs. 

• Oversee the development budget and forecast, ensuring that corporate cash flow is accurate and cost management efforts are in place. 

• Put processes in place to streamline CleanCapital’s development process, establish protocols to ensure high quality standards are consistently met, and implement an ongoing training program for the development team. 

• Manage project development directors and development team members, encourage their growth, and help them become individual leaders within the company.

• Work across verticals to enhance communication, eliminate duplicative work, and ensure seamless coordination among teams. 

• Report out regularly on project progress, pipeline metrics, and upcoming project milestones; ensure the accuracy of project data and metrics for corporate use.

Education Requirements 

• BSc/BA in engineering, building science or relevant field

• PMP, MBA or equivalent certification/experience is a plus

Technical Skills and Experience 

• 10+ years of experience in development within the renewable energy industry

• Experience with solar energy, battery storage, and related technologies. 

• Proven project management skills

• Experience in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Excel modeling skills a plus

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioral Skills 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion. 

• Technical understanding of project development and clean energy business processes. 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Conditions 

If working remotely, your work environment is what you make of it, however CleanCapital encourages everyone to have a dedicated workspace that, for the most part, can be free of distractions. If working in one of our Corporate Offices, the work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

CleanCapital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.