Pivot Energy
Director, Project Development
Location Preferences : Denver, CO (preferred), Chicago, IL, Baltimore, MD, Remote in the US will be considered
Role Overview The Director, Project Development, will lead the execution of solar and solar + energy storage projects located in urban, commercial, and infrastructure‑adjacent settings. This role exists at the intersection of Pivot's Corporate Clean Energy Solutions (CCES), Project Development Origination (PD‑O), and Project Development Execution (PD‑E) teams, serving as the dedicated owner of post‑contract development execution for built‑environment projects across all origination teams. This hire is the foundational step in Pivot's evolving development execution organizational structure, tasked with establishing excellence in built‑environment and storage project execution, just as Pivot has done with its traditional greenfield portfolio.
As Pivot's commercial pipeline continues to grow, particularly in urban settings, this role ensures that the full development scope—including site diligence, zoning approval / discretionary permitting, technical coordination, and stakeholder engagement—is consistently managed within PD‑E's specialized processes. The Director will take over primary responsibility for PD‑E's scope following contract or LOI signature, allowing CCES to remain focused on business development, client relationships, origination, and early‑stage analysis.
This successful candidate will be responsible for managing client coordination, permitting strategy, interconnection, discretionary approvals, site use documentation, consultant coordination, and internal handoffs. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, comfort navigating complex jurisdictional environments (often with ambiguous or non‑existent paths to permits / approvals), and the ability to manage multiple high‑touch projects with clear communication and attention to detail. The Director will collaborate closely with internal teams (CCES, Engineering, Preconstruction, Project Management, Legal / Title, Structured Finance) and external stakeholders (site / building owners, permitting authorities, vendors) to move projects efficiently from contract to construction readiness.
This role will lead site diligence and permitting for renewable energy generation facilities, and other major capital development projects, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), reflecting Pivot's growing investment in storage expertise. It is a high‑impact role designed for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment and is excited to help scale Pivot's work in the built environment.
Responsibilities
Serve as the PD‑E lead for all built‑environment projects including carports, rooftop solar, and energy storage following LOI or contract execution
Support the evolution of PD‑E's built‑environment / storage execution team, including mentoring, process‑building, and eventual direct people management responsibilities
Co‑lead development kick‑off meetings with clients in conjunction with CCES
Manage and execute the full scope of development tasks post‑handoff from CCES, ensuring projects remain on schedule, de‑risked, and ready for construction
Conduct and coordinate site‑specific due diligence, including structural analyses, title review, ALTA / site surveys, floodplain studies, FAA / SHPO reviews, and zoning assessments
Develop permitting strategies tailored to urban and infrastructure‑adjacent settings; prepare and submit for zoning permits, administrative approvals, and discretionary land use permits
Lead coordination with municipal permitting departments, zoning officials, property managers, and other local authorities
Oversee third‑party consultants responsible for geotech, structural, civil, and electrical assessments, ensuring scopes are aligned with urban deployment requirements
Identify and address long‑lead permitting or interconnection items to reduce schedule delays
Maintain accurate project schedules and documentation using Pivot's project management platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, Sitetracker)
Represent Pivot at internal and external handoff meetings, translating project requirements clearly between CCES, Engineering, Preconstruction, Project Management, and other stakeholders
Own the development‑to‑construction handoff process, ensuring all diligence and permitting deliverables are complete, organized, and actionable
Support the development of standardized processes and internal documentation for urban project execution, helping scale institutional knowledge across the PD‑E team
Required Competencies
4+ years of direct experience in urban‑setting renewable energy development (rooftop, carport, or similar), with demonstrated experience in developing BESS projects (either standalone or storage‑coupled)
Excellent communication and public relations skills, and a positive attitude to enhance the company's reputation through interpersonal interactions
Experience managing or mentoring junior developers or consultants, with the ability to build out and lead a team as the function grows
Comfort speaking in public while presenting Pivot project concepts to recommending and decision‑making bodies
Strong understanding of municipal planning, land use / zoning, and permitting processes
Comfort in ambiguity, particularly in settings in which no obvious solution or path forward exists
Naturally persuasive personality, ability to quickly develop strong personal rapport, and willingness to lead partners to solutions even when there isn't a consensus on the best path forward
Relentless drive and focus on solutions; ability to chart a path forward when others would give up
Ability to anticipate project requirements and address long‑lead time items to limit schedule slip
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate complex concepts within and outside of Pivot, including to C‑Suite executives
Preferred Competencies
Self‑starter who can work with minimal supervision and who is not afraid to ask questions and take on tasks outside of their comfort zone
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes for a significant number of sites to inform sound project siting and related project decision making
Understanding of real estate title, LLCs, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification
Ability to multitask, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision
Strong computer skills in all basic programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, and ArcGIS are preferred
Valid driver's license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, make own travel arrangements, and be self‑reliant
Compensation & Benefits The estimated base salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000, along with eligibility for the company's substantial bonus and commission plans, respectively, with a target bonus of 20% of annual salary (prorated in first year based on start date). Compensation will be based on factors such as location, level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes :
Excellent health / dental / vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
Company paid life insurance and short‑ & long‑term disability coverage
Generous parental leave
401(k) matching
Work from home stipend for new employees
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community
Charitable donation matching up to $500 / year
Professional development and educational reimbursements
A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.
Recruitment Agency Notice : We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.
About Pivot Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation's electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost‑savings to American businesses and families.
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income‑limited families, create workforce pathways for under‑represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.
As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denver's "Best Places"
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Role Overview The Director, Project Development, will lead the execution of solar and solar + energy storage projects located in urban, commercial, and infrastructure‑adjacent settings. This role exists at the intersection of Pivot's Corporate Clean Energy Solutions (CCES), Project Development Origination (PD‑O), and Project Development Execution (PD‑E) teams, serving as the dedicated owner of post‑contract development execution for built‑environment projects across all origination teams. This hire is the foundational step in Pivot's evolving development execution organizational structure, tasked with establishing excellence in built‑environment and storage project execution, just as Pivot has done with its traditional greenfield portfolio.
As Pivot's commercial pipeline continues to grow, particularly in urban settings, this role ensures that the full development scope—including site diligence, zoning approval / discretionary permitting, technical coordination, and stakeholder engagement—is consistently managed within PD‑E's specialized processes. The Director will take over primary responsibility for PD‑E's scope following contract or LOI signature, allowing CCES to remain focused on business development, client relationships, origination, and early‑stage analysis.
This successful candidate will be responsible for managing client coordination, permitting strategy, interconnection, discretionary approvals, site use documentation, consultant coordination, and internal handoffs. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, comfort navigating complex jurisdictional environments (often with ambiguous or non‑existent paths to permits / approvals), and the ability to manage multiple high‑touch projects with clear communication and attention to detail. The Director will collaborate closely with internal teams (CCES, Engineering, Preconstruction, Project Management, Legal / Title, Structured Finance) and external stakeholders (site / building owners, permitting authorities, vendors) to move projects efficiently from contract to construction readiness.
This role will lead site diligence and permitting for renewable energy generation facilities, and other major capital development projects, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), reflecting Pivot's growing investment in storage expertise. It is a high‑impact role designed for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment and is excited to help scale Pivot's work in the built environment.
Responsibilities
Serve as the PD‑E lead for all built‑environment projects including carports, rooftop solar, and energy storage following LOI or contract execution
Support the evolution of PD‑E's built‑environment / storage execution team, including mentoring, process‑building, and eventual direct people management responsibilities
Co‑lead development kick‑off meetings with clients in conjunction with CCES
Manage and execute the full scope of development tasks post‑handoff from CCES, ensuring projects remain on schedule, de‑risked, and ready for construction
Conduct and coordinate site‑specific due diligence, including structural analyses, title review, ALTA / site surveys, floodplain studies, FAA / SHPO reviews, and zoning assessments
Develop permitting strategies tailored to urban and infrastructure‑adjacent settings; prepare and submit for zoning permits, administrative approvals, and discretionary land use permits
Lead coordination with municipal permitting departments, zoning officials, property managers, and other local authorities
Oversee third‑party consultants responsible for geotech, structural, civil, and electrical assessments, ensuring scopes are aligned with urban deployment requirements
Identify and address long‑lead permitting or interconnection items to reduce schedule delays
Maintain accurate project schedules and documentation using Pivot's project management platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, Sitetracker)
Represent Pivot at internal and external handoff meetings, translating project requirements clearly between CCES, Engineering, Preconstruction, Project Management, and other stakeholders
Own the development‑to‑construction handoff process, ensuring all diligence and permitting deliverables are complete, organized, and actionable
Support the development of standardized processes and internal documentation for urban project execution, helping scale institutional knowledge across the PD‑E team
Required Competencies
4+ years of direct experience in urban‑setting renewable energy development (rooftop, carport, or similar), with demonstrated experience in developing BESS projects (either standalone or storage‑coupled)
Excellent communication and public relations skills, and a positive attitude to enhance the company's reputation through interpersonal interactions
Experience managing or mentoring junior developers or consultants, with the ability to build out and lead a team as the function grows
Comfort speaking in public while presenting Pivot project concepts to recommending and decision‑making bodies
Strong understanding of municipal planning, land use / zoning, and permitting processes
Comfort in ambiguity, particularly in settings in which no obvious solution or path forward exists
Naturally persuasive personality, ability to quickly develop strong personal rapport, and willingness to lead partners to solutions even when there isn't a consensus on the best path forward
Relentless drive and focus on solutions; ability to chart a path forward when others would give up
Ability to anticipate project requirements and address long‑lead time items to limit schedule slip
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate complex concepts within and outside of Pivot, including to C‑Suite executives
Preferred Competencies
Self‑starter who can work with minimal supervision and who is not afraid to ask questions and take on tasks outside of their comfort zone
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes for a significant number of sites to inform sound project siting and related project decision making
Understanding of real estate title, LLCs, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification
Ability to multitask, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision
Strong computer skills in all basic programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, and ArcGIS are preferred
Valid driver's license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, make own travel arrangements, and be self‑reliant
Compensation & Benefits The estimated base salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000, along with eligibility for the company's substantial bonus and commission plans, respectively, with a target bonus of 20% of annual salary (prorated in first year based on start date). Compensation will be based on factors such as location, level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees, placing an emphasis on company culture and a focus on our people. To that end, Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes :
Excellent health / dental / vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
Company paid life insurance and short‑ & long‑term disability coverage
Generous parental leave
401(k) matching
Work from home stipend for new employees
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community
Charitable donation matching up to $500 / year
Professional development and educational reimbursements
A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.
Recruitment Agency Notice : We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.
About Pivot Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation's electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost‑savings to American businesses and families.
We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income‑limited families, create workforce pathways for under‑represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.
As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denver's "Best Places"
#J-18808-Ljbffr