Development Manager - SPP & WECC

MorningSky Power; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MorningSky Power is seeking a Manager, Development to lead the development of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across WECC and SPP, guiding day-to-day activities from site control through Notice to Proceed (NTP).

You will cultivate relationships with landowners, regulators, and stakeholders, manage records and budgets, and drive milestones while coordinating with investors and lenders during diligence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience developing utility-scale solar PV or energy storage projects.
• Relevant WECC and SPP market experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day development of multiple utility-scale solar and energy storage projects from site control through Notice to Proceed (NTP).
• Cultivate and manage relationships with landowners, community members, elected officials, regulators, and other key stakeholders, including negotiating agreements and resolving issues.
• Maintain accurate project records, budgets, schedules, contracts, payments, and stakeholder communications.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and critical path items, and develop strategies to advance projects while mitigating risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to evaluate project opportunities and progress milestones.
• Support project financings and transactions by coordinating diligence efforts and responding to information requests from investors and lenders.
• Negotiate and manage key project agreements, including land, development, consultant, and related contracts.

Skills

Project Development

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Identification and Mitigation

Contract Negotiation

Financial and Commercial Analysis

Due Diligence and Transaction Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Manager, Development is responsible for driving the development of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in the WECC and SPP pipeline throughout the project lifecycle. This role leads day-to-day project activities and strategy, manages stakeholder and landowner relationships, negotiates project agreements, resolves development challenges, supports transaction and diligence efforts, and coordinates with internal and external partners to achieve key development milestones.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the day-to-day development of multiple utility-scale solar and energy storage projects from site control through Notice to Proceed (NTP).
• Cultivate and manage relationships with landowners, community members, elected officials, regulators, and other key stakeholders, including negotiating agreements and resolving issues to support successful project advancement.
• Maintain accurate project records, budgets, schedules, milestones, contracts, payments, and stakeholder communications within the company's SiteTracker environment.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and critical path items, and develop strategies to advance projects while mitigating risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to evaluate project opportunities, address development challenges, and advance projects toward key development milestones.
• Support project financings and transactions by coordinating diligence efforts, managing project information, and responding to requests from investors, lenders, and potential project buyers.
• Manage relationships with consultants, utilities, development partners, external stakeholders, and other third parties to support project development objectives.
• Perform due diligence on new project opportunities, including internally originated projects, acquisitions, and development partnerships.
• Negotiate and manage key project agreements, including land, development, consultant, and other project-related contracts, as needed to support project advancement.

Key Skills:

Functional:

• Project Development
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Identification and Mitigation
• Contract Negotiation
• Financial and Commercial Analysis
• Due Diligence and Transaction Support

People:

• Leads and Supports Team Performance
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Fosters Accountability and Follow-Through
• Sets Priorities and Manages Competing Objectives
• Communicates Effectively Across Stakeholder Groups
• Improves Processes and Execution
• Demonstrates Professionalism, Integrity, and Sound Judgment

Qualifications:

• 5 or more years’ experience developing utility-scale solar PV or energy storage projects
• Relevant experience in WECC and SPP markets
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Additional Information:

• Remote with in-office option. Up to 25% travel.