Hybrid Senior Manager, Development

at Copia Power

• Job title: Senior Manager, Development
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: SaltStack
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dana Point, United States

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