Development Manager - SPP & WECC (Remote)

MorningSky Power; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote with in-office option

Up to 25% travel

Job summary

MorningSky Power in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a Manager, Development to lead the day-to-day development of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across the WECC and SPP regions. You will manage stakeholder relationships, negotiate agreements, coordinate with partners, and drive milestones from site control to NTP, while maintaining records and supporting financings.

Candidates bring 5+ years in solar development and a degree, with strong PM and risk mitigation skills; travel up to 25% is

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day development of multiple utility-scale solar and storage projects from site control to NTP.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with landowners, officials, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain project records, budgets, schedules, contracts, and communications in SiteTracker.
• Identify risks and critical path items and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate opportunities and advance milestones.
• Support project financings by coordinating due diligence and responses to investors.
• Manage relationships with consultants, utilities, development partners, and third parties.
• Perform due diligence on new project opportunities and partnerships.
• Negotiate and manage land, development, and consultant contracts as needed.

Skills

Project Development

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Identification

Contract Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Due Diligence

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.