Development Manager at Paces

Compensation

$140,000 – $170,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full-time
Posted: Feb 23, 2026

Description

Paces is seeking a Development Manager to lead renewable energy and data center infrastructure development projects. This role involves overseeing site origination, interconnection, and permitting processes, building automation systems, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in renewable energy development, strong communication skills, and a focus on delivering scalable solutions.

Required Skills

GIS
data analysis
AI coding tools
utility planning portals
communication skills

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of exceptional experience in renewable energy development, data center infrastructure, or power project development.
Proven track record of moving projects from siting through NTP: negotiating land agreements, driving interconnection applications, navigating permitting, and modeling project economics.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in project acquisitions or M&A diligence, sourcing deals, evaluating development-stage assets, reviewing data rooms, or supporting transaction execution.
Experience at a high-growth startup, or in a client-embedded role where you were accountable to someone else's timeline and capital.
Hands-on comfort with scripting tools, AI coding tools, and a passion to automate repetitive tasks.
Deep knowledge of data center load profiles, large load interconnection, or energy procurement for hyperscale or co-location customers.

About Paces

Paces

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Paces accelerates renewable energy infrastructure by de-risking projects from Day 1. Our platform helps developers cut timelines, lower costs, and maximize megawatts per site. Explore how Paces streamlines permitting, interconnection, and site selection for faster, smarter clean energy deployment.