Sr. Manager/Director, Development
Copia PowerSalt Lake City, Utah
Full Time
Posted November 21, 2024
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Job Description
The Sr. Manager/Director of Development at Copia Power is responsible for leading the development and management of large-scale renewable energy projects, overseeing interdisciplinary teams through the project lifecycle from land negotiations to construction, and supporting project financing and acquisitions in the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of subject matter experts to develop renewable energy projects from early to late stages, including construction and commissioning.
- Oversee project budgeting, financial planning, scheduling, risk assessment, and prioritize projects based on development metrics and offtake potential.
- Coordinate and manage interdisciplinary teams for land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, interconnection, and legal activities through construction commencement.
- Facilitate discretionary permitting processes, including permit strategy, tracking efforts, working with authorities, and obtaining entitlements.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants on site siting, project design, technology options, resource assessments, and procurement strategies.
- Support negotiation of critical project agreements such as PPAs, IAs, EPC contracts, equipment supply agreements, and O&M agreements.
- Conduct due diligence on project or portfolio acquisitions, assessing risks, valuations, and making recommendations on transactions and asset structuring.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in renewable energy project development, including exposure to utilities, interconnection, permitting, contracting, and financing.
- Bachelor's degree preferred in finance, engineering, environmental studies, renewable energy, project construction management, or a similar discipline.
- Experience in PJM and/or MISO regions, including working with utilities, interconnection, permitting, contracting, and financing processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and a CRM system.
- Ability to work in the Salt Lake City, UT office a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
Benefits & Perks
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
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