Development Manager

Published 15 April 2026

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

The Company 

Plenary is a leading specialized developer of long-term Public-Private Partnership (P3) projects. Since its inception in 2005, we have built a portfolio of 65 projects and more than USD $41 billion / CAD $54.5 billion in North American assets under management. We are determined to deliver first-class infrastructure, build the right delivery solutions for the projects we work on and inspire people with our vision for transformational spaces. 

Why Work for Plenary?

Our focus is on empowering our employees, driving results, building strong camaraderie, and celebrating our wins as a team. Our people and our workplace culture are our driving forces to bring infrastructure to life.

The Role

As Development Manager, you will own major components of the development lifecycle, coordinating permitting, commercial negotiations (public authority, offtaker and subcontractor), site control, feasibility analysis, preconstruction, and stakeholder relations. You will guide projects toward from inception through feasibility analysis, preliminary design and to final contract negotiation.  The development manager role will have primary responsibility for coordination and alignment across all functional areas and will be primary point of contact between Plenary and project counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Early project development including concept design, RFP responses and feasibility analysis.
• Lead permitting strategies and manage technical studies.
• Oversee ROW planning and site control negotiations.
• Coordinate with Preconstruction on cost, schedule, and constructability inputs.
• Engage public authorities, landowners, utilities, suppliers and community stakeholders (as appropriate for the specific project).
• Lead and/or support commercial negotiations with contract counterparties (in coordination with financial and legal teams).
• Develop development plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Work directly with finance and commercial teams to prepare investment memos and project briefs for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in infrastructure, energy and/or real estate development (either principal or advisory role)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional project teams.
• Strong writing skills, commercial judgment and technical literacy.
• Understanding of commercial and technical requirements to support project finance transactions.
• Experience with and understanding of transportation infrastructure and public-private partnerships is desirable but not required.
• Excellent presentation, writing, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities; strong attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, and 401k plan with employer contribution.
• Four weeks’ vacation plus public holidays and other discretionary leave.
• Long-term development opportunities and ability to be part of an exciting and growing industry.

Vacancy Status: This posting relates to a current vacancy.

AI Disclosure: We use artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to support certain recruitment activities, including the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not independently determine candidate suitability or making hiring decisions.

Thank you for your interest in Plenary. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Plenary is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, upon request.