Sr. Manager, Development

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports, but the Development Group at Strata is a close-knit team. Expect to collaborate with junior staff and support their development efforts. This is a two-way street, both Senior and Junior group members will be there to support your efforts as well

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience; master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of four (5) years of experience in renewables project development; experience in Virginia & PJM is highly preferred.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the policy, regulatory and competitive dynamics that contribute to project profitability and viability for Solar and Storage projects.
• Strong relationship management skills, and track record of success at managing internal and external technical experts.
• Strong project management skills, and able to flexibly manage work across multiple distinct projects.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, attention to detail and accountability. Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline driven environment.
• Interested in joining a dynamic, value-building environment, and being part of a high-performing and collaborative team.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

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.

This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions of this position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of job responsibilities.

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