Project Development Manager - RNG

Position Summary

The Development Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of pre-construction project development for renewable natural gas (RNG) projects. This includes managing project timelines, budgets, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. The Development Manager plays a key role in advancing projects from early-stage feasibility through financial close and into construction.

Success in this role requires exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to effectively manage multiple projects. The Development Manager will work closely with engineering, permitting, finance, and operations teams to drive progress and mitigate risks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead project development efforts from site evaluation through pre-construction readiness.
• Maintain and track project schedules, budgets, and milestones to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
• Manage permitting and regulatory approvals at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, operations, finance, and legal, to align project needs.
• Manage relationships with third-party consultants, vendors, and contractors to keep development on track.
• Support finance teams by providing key project details for lenders, investors, and financing partners.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Experience & Education

• Minimum 5 years of development management experience in renewable energy, with RNG experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of project finance, permitting, and pre-construction processes.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Procore, or Airtable.
• Knowledge of environmental and regulatory compliance in the renewable energy sector.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel as needed for project site visits and stakeholder meetings.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Primarily an office-based role with periodic travel to project sites.
• Requires ability to operate standard office equipment.