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Copia Power · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Director, Development

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Copia Power is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. to accelerate decarbonization. The Sr. Director, Development will lead a team in managing renewable energy projects from development through construction, ensuring effective collaboration across various teams.

EnergyRenewable EnergySemiconductor

Responsibilities

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 an internal team and external consultants to site siting constraints, project design, technology options, resource assessments, and procurement strategies

Qualification

Renewable energy project developmentLand negotiationsProject management softwareInterconnectionCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilitiesCollaboration

Required

10+ years professional experience in renewable energy project development (AZ experience required), including exposure to utilities, interconnection, permitting, contracting, and financing

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, project management software and a CRM system

Exposure to land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, interconnection, and legal through construction commencement

Ability to work in the Phoenix, AZ office a minimum of 3 days per week

Ability to travel up to 30%

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence

Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic

Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization

Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors

Resourcefulness and polite persistence