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Senior Development Manager

  • Houston, Texas
  • Permanent
  • Sep 16, 2026
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Senior Development Manager - (Progression to Director)
$200,000-$230,000 + Annual Bonus + 401(k) + PTO + Full Benefits
Houston, TX (Commutable from: Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, Cypress, Pearland and surrounding areas)

Are you a Senior Development Manager or experienced Energy Development professional looking for the opportunity to step into a Director-level position and take ownership of major projects?

On offer is genuine progression into a Director and beyond alongside the autonomy to lead major projects within a rapidly growing national energy business.

This company are established with a relatively lean team, you'll have direct exposure to senior leadership, real ownership over projects and the opportunity to make a visible impact as the business continues to expand.

On offer is a leadership role where you'll set project strategy, manage budgets and schedules and build relationships key stakeholders. You'll also have further scope to build the team as the business grows.

This role would suit a Senior Development Manager or Renewable Energy Development professional who is ready for increased responsibility, greater ownership and a genuine route into Director-level leadership.

The Role:

  • Step into a true leadership position
  • Gain greater exposure to senior leadership and have a clear pathway into Director and beyond as the business grows
  • Work on high-profile projects

The Candidate:

  • Looking for more responsibility, autonomy and recognition
  • Move into larger, more complex infrastructure projects, with the opportunity to develop their experience.
  • Wants more than simply managing an existing portfolio and is motivated by having genuine influence, leading people and helping shape the growth of a rapidly expanding business.



Keywords
Senior Development Manager, Development Manager, Director of Development, Project Development, Energy Development, Renewable Energy Development, Transmission, ERCOT, Energy Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Power, Utility Scale, Project Management

Reference Number: BBBH279630
To apply for this role or to be considered for further opportunities, click "Apply Now" or contact Jonathan Lengh at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and as an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is a bracket based on experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates


Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH279630_1789580272
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Houston, Texas

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US$220,000 - US$230,000 per annum + Training + Progression + Benefits

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Permanent

Job Type

Engineering

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BBBH279630_1789580272

Reference Number

16 Sep 2026

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