Overview

Gigantes Group has been retained by a top-tier global renewable energy developer to identify a Senior Development Manager to lead utility-scale asset development across the West Region (with a primary focus on CAISO and Desert Southwest power markets).

Our client is bringing massive capital backing to an already established, highly supportive platform. In this high-impact role, you will manage a diverse regional portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage (BESS) assets - taking projects from initial site origination all the way through permitting, interconnection, and de-risking for construction (COD).

This opportunity is ideal for a proactive, growth-minded development professional who thrives in a collaborative, team-first environment and wants real autonomy to execute projects across the Western U.S.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Ownership: Lead the full lifecycle development of a diverse regional portfolio of utility-scale renewables (Solar preferred, alongside Wind and BESS) from initial prospecting through to Notice to Proceed (NTP) and COD.
Interconnection Strategy: Manage ISO/RTO queue positions (specifically CAISO/WECC), oversee technical transmission/system impact studies, and negotiate complex Interconnection Agreements.
Permitting & Entitlements: Lead environmental and land-use permitting strategy across local, state, and federal jurisdictions (including CEQA/NEPA navigation) and represent the organization in public hearings.
Site Control & Real Estate: Oversee land acquisition strategy, option agreements, and site evaluation to secure viable real estate footprints for grid-scale deployment.
Project Economics & Risk Management: Maintain rigorous financial models, track regional development budgets, manage PPA pricing inputs, and ensure assets meet internal Final Investment Decision (FID) criteria.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate with internal engineering, GIS, regulatory, and finance teams, as well as external consultants and local community stakeholders, to push assets forward efficiently.

Requirements

Experience: 5 to 10+ years of direct experience in utility-scale renewable energy project development (candidates with 10+ years entering at the Senior level; strong, high-grit candidates with 5+ years will also be considered).
Regional & Technical Expertise: Demonstrated track record of advancing utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS projects in Western U.S. markets (CAISO, WECC, Desert Southwest). Deep knowledge of power markets and transmission constraints is required.
Core Competencies: Strong command of land-use law, CEQA/NEPA permitting, interconnection processes, and project economic modeling (PPAs, project spend, tax equity impacts).
Work Ethic & Fit: A self-starter with "grit," strong problem-solving capabilities, and a collaborative mindset that aligns with a tight-knit, highly supportive team culture.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Location & Travel: Based remotely anywhere in California (with flexibility to visit key regional hubs as needed), alongside willingness to travel to project sites across the Western region.

Why This Opportunity

Massive Capital Support & Stability: Join a globally recognized, well-backed development engine entering a newly funded growth phase with high financial security and a huge project pipeline.
Supportive & Mentorship-Focused Culture: Work within a tight-knit, collaborative West Region team that values personal development, gives candidates room to grow, and actively avoids rigid, bureaucratic corporate silos.
Holistic Reward Structure: Comprehensive, merit-based compensation package that combines competitive base pay with performance bonuses tied directly to personal execution, teamwork, and overall company success.

Are you ready to lead high-impact grid-scale projects across the Western region? Apply through Gigantes Group today.

Project Development Manager