Senior Manager, Development
Copia Power
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dana Point • Arizona • California • United States
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About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
renewable energy project developmentbudgetingproject planningrisk assessmentdue diligenceproject valuationcontract negotiationpermittinginterconnectionfinancing
Soft Skills
leadershipteam managementcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingnegotiation