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ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development. 
The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of a strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.

ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 5.5 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 800 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12.6 GW under development.

ContourGlobal is accelerating the decarbonization of its portfolio and evolving into a predominantly renewable IPP, supported by long-term contracts and innovative PPAs coupled with energy management solutions that deliver value beyond market standards. As a symbol of its ongoing transformation and growth, the company recently unveiled a new brand identity, celebrating 20 years of history and embracing The Right Power Forward as its guiding purpose.

Job Summary

The Development Manager serves as the project and due diligence team lead for utility-scale renewable energy projects focused primarily on solar and energy storage development, with secondary exposure to wind development. This role operates within a fast-growing development group of a global energy company and offers the opportunity to shape processes, influence team growth, and take ownership of select projects while supporting senior developers on larger strategic assets. Projects may span greenfield origination, acquisition diligence, permitting, interconnection, commercialization, and pre-construction execution across utility-scale solar, storage, and select wind projects. The position leads cross-functional project teams, manages issues proactively, and drives progress through structured communication, analytical decision-making, and strong stakeholder engagement. Candidates with five or more years of experience in renewable energy development are encouraged to apply, particularly those ready to step into a project leadership role within an expanding organization. This role is expected to independently lead certain projects and workstreams while supporting broader portfolio initiatives as needed. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Key Responsibilities:

• Project & Due Diligence Team Leadership 

• Lead cross-functional development and due diligence teams spanning engineering, land, environmental, permitting, interconnection, legal, finance, commercial, and external developers.
• Drive team alignment, set priorities, manage timelines, and ensure accountability across all workstreams.
• Facilitate structured and efficient team meetings; maintain action logs; escalate key issues with clear recommendations.
• Provide concise, strategic updates to senior leadership regarding project needs, decisions, risks, and status.
• Lead strategic evaluation of new development acquisition opportunities and potential greenfield opportunities for feasibility and fit within ContourGlobal's existing portfolio.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication 

• Act as the central point of coordination for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain strong working relationships with utilities, consultants, external developers, permitting agencies, landowners, and cross-functional teams.
• Present complex technical and commercial issues in a clear and actionable manner.

• Engage with senior leadership regularly to communicate resource needs, project decisions, and risk mitigation strategies.Problem-Solving & Decision-Making 

• Identify issues, involve relevant stakeholders, and develop solutions collaboratively using logic, structured reasoning, and data.
• Make informed recommendations quickly and escalate when appropriate.
• Maintain measured, professional, and thoughtful decision-making in fast-moving situations.

• Process Building & Continuous Improvement 

• Identify, create, refine, and implement development processes, tools, and workflows as the organization grows.
• Contribute to building a scalable, repeatable development model for a rapidly expanding team.
• Navigate ambiguity effectively and perform well in environments without rigid or well-defined processes.
• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to shape development strategy
• Manage and mentor junior developers on the team, providing guidance and support in their development activities

• Acquisitions Due Diligence 

• Projects may span greenfield origination, acquisition diligence, permitting, interconnection, commercialization, and pre-construction execution across utility-scale solar, storage, and select wind projects.
• Lead development-focused due diligence for project acquisitions, coordinating technical, environmental, legal, commercial, financial, and land reviews.
• Evaluate land control, permitting, environmental studies, interconnection status, engineering completeness, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare red-flag reports, risk assessments, and investment committee inputs.
• Provide development assumptions and constraints for valuation and financial modeling.

• Targeted Greenfield Initiatives 

• Participate in early-stage screening of new project opportunities using GIS, constraints analysis, and market research.
• Work with land teams on targeted outreach, site evaluation, and stakeholder engagement where appropriate.
• Conduct preliminary feasibility assessments for priority development zones.

• Interconnection & ISO Coordination 

• Coordinate with the Interconnection team to track interconnection applications, studies, and queue progression across ERCOT, CAISO, SPP, PJM, MISO, and NYISO.
• Support the Interconnection team in engaging with ISOs and utilities on interconnection issues, system impacts, deliverability risks, and negotiation of study assumptions and technical scopes.
• Communicate implications of interconnection results to engineering and commercial teams.

Qualifications and Skills:

Your profile is a natural match if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Environmental Science, Economics, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of renewable energy development industry experience. Other experience including but not limited to engineering, procurement, interconnection, finance, accounting, valuation, or permitting will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to self-direct and lead project teams.
• Proven ability to manage resources, teams, and deliverables across concurrent workstreams.
• Comfortable with project budgets, financial models, and other analytical tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a structured, logical approach to decision-making.
• Action-oriented and proactive, with strong ownership mentality and the ability to drive projects forward while maintaining measured and professional responses under pressure.
• Experience preparing and presenting updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Familiarity with U.S. ISO/RTO markets (ERCOT, CAISO, SPP, PJM, MISO, NYISO); experience across multiple markets preferred.
• Ability to succeed in an organization with evolving processes and help build scalable systems, tools, and workflows as the team grows.
• Houston, TX is the preferred location; however, qualified candidates located elsewhere may be considered for remote work.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with GIS, project management, and development tracking tools preferred.
• Success in this role requires strong ownership, cross-functional leadership, organizational discipline, and the ability to proactively drive projects forward amid ambiguity. Successful candidates will help advance projects toward commercial operation, contribute to the growth of the development pipeline, and support the continued scaling of the development organization.

What drives your application forward:

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

Our Values

We is our greatest asset

We respect and protect the environment

We are doers, committed to doing things right

We act with integrity and transparency

We think and act like entrepreneurs

You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.

This role offers significant exposure across the full project lifecycle, direct interaction with senior leadership, and the opportunity to help shape a rapidly growing renewable energy platform.

Working:

As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.

Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.

We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

Interested in joining our company?

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.

If you're excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we'd still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead-apply, and let's contribute to the new energy transition together!

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of the society we live in and markets we operate.