Development Manager, Americas

The Development Manager will play a critical role in advancing Enfinity Global’s renewable energy portfolio across the Americas, with a primary focus on landowner relationships, field-based development activities, and community engagement. This role is hands-on and externally facing, responsible for building trust with landowners and local stakeholders while supporting the progression of projects from early-stage development through permitting and readiness for construction.

The ideal candidate combines strong interpersonal skills with practical field development experience and a deep understanding of community dynamics in renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

Landowner & Stakeholder Relationships

• Lead and manage direct relationships with landowners, ensuring long-term trust, transparency, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support land acquisition efforts, including site control, option agreements, amendments, and ongoing landowner communications.
• Serve as Enfinity Global’s primary local representative with landowners and adjacent property stakeholders.

Field Development Activities

• Conduct and coordinate field visits to evaluate sites, support due diligence, and advance development milestones.
• Support development activities related to land, permitting, environmental studies, interconnection, and constructability from a field perspective.
• Coordinate with internal development, engineering, environmental, and grid teams to ensure field realities are incorporated into project plans.
• Identify and proactively address on-the-ground risks related to land, access, community sentiment, or local regulations.

Community Outreach & Engagement

• Lead community outreach efforts, including meetings with local officials, community leaders, and residents.
• Represent Enfinity Global at public meetings, hearings, and community forums.
• Support permitting and entitlement processes by addressing community concerns and facilitating constructive dialogue.
• Help shape community engagement strategies that align with Enfinity Global’s values and long-term presence in local markets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams (Development, Legal, EPC, Environmental, Grid, and Asset Management) to ensure smooth handoffs across project phases.
• Support transaction readiness by providing local and field-level insights for investment, financing, or partnership discussions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of land, stakeholder interactions, and field development progress.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Environmental Studies, Real Estate, Planning, or related discipline).
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy development, real estate development, infrastructure, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with landowners, local communities, and public stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale renewable energy development processes (solar and/or storage preferred).
• Comfortable working in the field and traveling frequently within assigned regions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to operate independently while coordinating across geographically distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with utility-scale solar and/or energy storage projects.
• Familiarity with permitting processes at the local and state level in the U.S.
• Background in rural land negotiations or community-facing infrastructure projects.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus, particularly for projects across the Americas.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Strong, trust-based relationships with landowners and local stakeholders.
• Projects advancing efficiently through development milestones with minimal community-related delays.
• Proactive identification and mitigation of field-level risks.
• Positive local reputation for Enfinity Global as a responsible, long-term renewable energy partner.

About Enfinity Global

Enfinity Global is a leading renewable energy and sustainability services company with a growing portfolio of solar and energy storage assets across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We are committed