Project Development Coordinator

Location

Industry: Renewable Energy, Solar/Wind Energy, Project Development Coordinator
Location: Remote 
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Mission

At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get results that matter.

With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability.

With more than two decades of experience working in 13 countries, Zelestra is a trusted partner with proven capabilities in providing efficient, competitive, carbon-free solutions. With a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects across 13 countries, Zelestra is a vertically integrated company specializing in developing, constructing, commercializing, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects.

Zelestra is made up of 800+ professionals globally. It is backed by EQT, one of the largest fund managers in the world, with $232B in assets under management.

Job Overview

Support the successful development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across the U.S. by coordinating workflows, maintaining project data, managing documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Finance, or related field preferred)
• 1–3 years of professional experience, preferably in the renewable energy, utilities, or infrastructure sector
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, formatting)
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
• Experience managing documents, workflows, or contracts in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable interfacing with landowners, consultants, and internal teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Responsibility

• Support Project Development Managers in tracking and advancing utility-scale wind, solar, and/or storage projects across the U.S.
• Maintain and update budget trackers, process vendor invoices, and support payment requests to ensure financial accuracy across the project portfolio.
• Coordinate contracting workflows with third-party vendors, consultants, and landowners, including redline management and signature routing.
• Assist in maintaining internal tools and databases to track project milestones, land control status, permits, interconnection progress, and development risks.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and development and EPC teams to ensure documentation is compliant and aligned with internal controls.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives across the development platform, including reporting, process improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, DocuSign, or project management tools
• Understanding of land acquisition, permitting, or interconnection processes
• Prior experience in energy, real estate, or infrastructure development
• Help schedule and prepare materials for internal and external project meetings.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to ensure successful execution of project plans and development timelines.

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Reports To: Head of Project Development 

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Apply today to be part of a dynamic team driving the future of renewable energy through innovation, collaboration, and impactful project development.

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Benefits

• The salary for this position typically ranges from minimum to mid-point annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Zelestra offers a wide range of supportive benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off, and a competitive bonus program.