Sr. Manager/Director, Development
Copia Power
Lead development of solar & storage projects from early stage through construction.
13 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT
Hybrid
Company Size
64 Employees
Service Specialisms
Development
Construction
Asset Ownership
Renewable Energy Projects
Data Center Infrastructure
Sector Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Solar
Energy Storage
Infrastructure
Data Centers
Energy Transition
Large-scale Infrastructure Assets
Role
What you would be doing
team coordination
contract negotiation
permit management
project development
due diligence
portfolio management
- Coordinating with and managing interdisciplinary teams including land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, interconnection and legal through construction commencement.
- Overseeing one direct report, the Manager of Development, by offering guidance and support regarding their job responsibilities and delivering performance-related feedback.
- Supporting the negotiation of critical project agreements including equipment supply agreements, PPAs, IAs, EPC contracts and O&M agreements.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborating with an internal team and external consultants to site siting constraints, project design, technology options, resource assessments, and procurement strategies.
- 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.
- 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.
What you bring
bachelor’s
renewable energy
pjm
miso
microsoft office
crm
- Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors.
- Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in finance, engineering, environmental studies, renewable energy, project/construction management or similar discipline
- 7+ years professional experience in renewable energy project development (PJM and/or MISO experience required), including exposure to utilities, interconnection, permitting, contracting, and financing.
- Resourcefulness and polite persistence.
- 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.
- Experience in consulting and/or geology is preferred but not mandatory.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Exposure to land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, interconnection, and legal through construction commencement
- Ability to travel up to 30%
- Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization.
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Company contribution to 401(k) plans
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company
- Wellness and cell phone credits
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums
- Paid company holidays
- Annual bonus eligibility
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Visa Sponsorship- must be authorized to work in the united states; no employer sponsorship provided.
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Company
Overview
15 GW Renewables
Renewable Energy Capacity
Developing wind and solar energy infrastructure across the U.S.
12 GW Data Centers
Data Infrastructure Capacity
Building large-scale data-center campuses to support cloud computing needs.
$1.2B Loan
Construction Financing
Supported by Carlyle's financial commitment for infrastructure development.
4 GW Execution
Project Execution Track Record
Experienced team with a proven history of delivering large-scale projects.
- Fusing solar, storage, transmission, and data-center elements into unified energy campuses.
- Team showcases rare combined experience in executing projects.
- Creates one-stop gigawatt-scale campuses integrating data centers with renewable generation.
- Deliver quality work, on‑time & on‑budget
- Seek and provide constructive feedback
- Provide viable solutions
- Communicate positively & effectively
- Be curious; continuously learn & improve
- Build projects that last
- Foster direct, open & inclusive relationships
- Be an active member of the team
- Embrace & drive change
- Take ownership and engage in constructive conflict
- Collaborate & follow through on commitments
- Elevate others
- Create opportunities for fun
- Embrace the joy of work & relationships
- Take pride in our accomplishments and celebrate often
- Practice a culture of safety
- Lead by example
- Seek continuous improvement and education
- Act safely and plan for contingencies
- See something, say something. Everyone has stop work authority
- Act with integrity
- Make fiscally responsible decisions
- Improve our local communities
- Always keep our stakeholders in mind
- Foster diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all interactions
15+12 GW
Renewable Energy & Data Centers
The company is actively developing projects equivalent to 15 gigawatts of renewable energy and 12 gigawatts of data center campuses in the United States.
- Committed to developing, constructing and owning large‑scale U.S. infrastructure assets to accelerate decarbonization
- Backed by Carlyle to support rapid investment and innovation in energy transition infrastructure
- No publicly disclosed net‑zero target date or science‑based emissions reduction goals
- No reported Scope 1, 2 or 3 emissions data or participation in emissions‑reduction initiatives tracked by DitchCarbon
5.0/5.0 Rating
Glassdoor Diversity Score
Highlighted as the company's rating for Diversity & Inclusion on Glassdoor, reflecting a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
- Committed to creating a diverse environment that empowers personal and professional development
- “We seek out and invite differences, as they create better ideas, better products, and happier customers.”
- CEO Ray Henger: “We are committed to prioritizing diversity and inclusion in everything we do, from hiring, to developing talent, to building green infrastructure.”
- Culture statement highlights 'diverse and inclusive' environment
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