What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Manager, Development position at Strata Clean Energy?
The Sr. Manager - Development will be responsible for leading project development efforts to create solar and battery storage projects in multiple markets to support Strata’s mission. The Sr. Manager - Development will report to the Director of Development and would support efforts to expand Strata’s portfolio across key strategic markets including but not limited to Virginia and South Carolina. Project developers are charged with managing between 4-10 projects and all associated development activities from land siting and interconnection through to permitting and commercialization.
Summary :
We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long-term dependence on government subsidies. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you’ll join us.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Prospecting : Support Director of Development in creating an internal business case to explore new markets and drive new siting campaigns. Includes identifying merchant and commercial opportunities, forecasting revenue streams, and identifying regulatory processes and rules that could support solar and storage project development. Experience in PJM markets a plus.
- Land Acquisition : Coordinate with internal land acquisition team, contracted land managers, and personally conduct land acquisition duties including identifying prospect sites, researching land ownership, contacting landowners, running desktop site diligence, and preparing and executing necessary paperwork.
- Electrical Interconnection : Coordinate with Strata’s electrical engineering & transmission teams and consultants to work with utilities and ISOs to file interconnection applications, drive electrical interconnection studies, and advance multiple projects through the process towards achieving signed interconnection agreements.
- Permitting : Research all required permits for selected sites, coordinate with Local Affairs Manager, consultants and attorneys to prepare, review and submit permit applications and other filings, and represent Strata at permitting hearings, including providing expert witness testimonies when necessary.
- County & Local Affairs : Build positive stakeholder relationships with state & county officials, local residents, and industry groups to bolster support for project permitting efforts.
- Origination : Support the Origination Team’s efforts to secure project offtake, including preparing and submitting bids for RFP / RFI, supporting offtake contract negotiations, and educating customers on solar and storage and how Strata projects would benefit the customer.
- Project Management : Manage project budgeting, forecasting, invoicing and cost control duties across projects including creating and presenting project scopes, schedules, and budget.
- Internal Coordination : Interface with Development Engineering, Legal, Policy, Project Finance, EPC, and executive team members to accurately define and mitigate project risks to keep projects on track and on budget.
- Frequent travel to meet with landowners, key stakeholders, local officials and as needed for project development.
Education and / or Work Experience Requirements :
Physical Requirements / Work Environment :
Work is performed in an office environment, with frequent travel expected ~30% of the time. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds.
About Us
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.
At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.
Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
