Hybrid Senior Manager, Development

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About the role

  • Experienced Sr. Manager of Development at Copia handling renewable energy project development. Leading teams for solar portfolio projects in the WECC and CAISO regions.

Responsibilities

  • Developing a growing portfolio of Copia’s solar and energy storage projects in the WECC and CAISO regions.
  • Leading a team of subject matter experts to develop early and late-stage renewable energy projects, manage projects into the construction phase, and support the project through commissioning and project financing for handover to asset management and operations.
  • Managing the development of a portfolio of projects: budgeting and finances, project timing and planning, risks assessment, and defining portfolio priorities based on development metrics and offtake potential.
  • Coordinating with and managing interdisciplinary teams including land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, interconnection and legal through construction commencement.
  • Facilitating project discretionary permitting including permit strategy, tracking permit efforts, working with local AHJs, and obtaining all entitlements for the successful construction and operation of project facilities.
  • Collaborating with internal team and external consultants to site siting constraints, project design, technology options, resource assessments, and procurement strategies.
  • Supporting the negotiation of critical project agreements including equipment supply agreements, PPAs, IAs, EPC contracts and O&M agreements.
  • Managing and conducting due diligence on individual or portfolio acquisitions within the region, where they will work closely with the business development and M&A team to assess project risk and opportunity, complete project valuations, and make recommendations on transaction, structuring, and acquisition of assets.

Requirements

  • 7+ years professional experience in renewable energy project development experience (WECC and CAISO experience required), including exposure to utilities, interconnection, permitting, contracting and financing.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in finance, engineering, environmental studies, renewable energy, project/construction management or similar discipline
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, project management software and a CRM system
  • Ability to work out of the Dana Point, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT, or Lake Oswego, OR office a minimum of 3 days per week.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% on average and more as required by projects

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums
  • Company contribution to 401(k) plans
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid company holidays
  • Wellness and cell phone credits
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
  • Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company

Job title

Senior Manager, Development

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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