Development Manager — Solar & Storage (East)

Strata Clean Energy; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy seeks a Development Manager to lead the development of utility-scale solar, storage, and solar-plus-storage projects in the East Region, with a strong emphasis on Virginia and the Carolinas. You will manage multiple projects through the full development life cycle, coordinating siting, interconnection, permitting and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires 3+ years in renewables development, solid project management, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of renewables project development experience; Virginia & Carolinas preferred.
• Deep knowledge of policy, regulatory and competitive dynamics for Solar/Storage.
• Strong relationship management and ability to lead internal/external experts.
• Strong project management across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated with initiative, attention to detail and accountability.
• Desire to join a dynamic, collaborative team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of utility-scale solar, storage, solar plus storage and related infrastructure in Strata’s East Region.
• Prioritize development portfolio based on probability of success, proforma, schedule, and market changes.
• Support Senior Director of Development in siting campaigns and internal business case development.
• Coordinate siting with land acquisition, conduct diligence, and manage necessary paperwork.
• Coordinate interconnection activities and advance projects toward interconnection agreements.
• Support permitting and hearings, including testimony when necessary.
• Engage stakeholders with state and local officials and industry groups to build support.
• Assist origination and M&A activities, bids for RFP/RFI, and diligence for commercialization.
• Oversee project budgeting, forecasting, invoicing and cost control; present scopes, schedules, budgets.
• Collaborate across Development Engineering, Legal, Policy, Project Finance, EPC, and executives to manage risks.
• Frequent travel to meet landowners and officials for project development.

Skills

Renewables project development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Multi-project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Strata Clean Energy seeks a Development Manager to lead the development of utility-scale solar, storage, and solar-plus-storage projects in the East Region, with a strong emphasis on Virginia and the Carolinas. You will manage multiple projects through the full development life cycle, coordinating siting, interconnection, permitting and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires 3+ years in renewables development, solid project management, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.