Senior Manager, Energy Project Development

Antora Energy • San Jose, CA

4h • Remote

About The Position

Antora builds and deploys thermal batteries to power always-on industrial operations with low-cost energy. Factory-built in the United States, Antora’s modular thermal batteries deliver reliable heat and power, enabling industrial facilities of any size to decarbonize predictably and profitably. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Energy Project Development will lead Antora's efforts to identify, evaluate, acquire, and complete development of energy projects for long duration energy storage (LDES) deployment. This role sits at the intersection of M&A and project development—evaluating projects for acquisition, negotiating purchase terms and development agreements, and shepherding projects through to deployment readiness. The Senior Manager will manage relationships with renewable developers, navigate data rooms and due diligence processes, and serve as Antora's primary point of contact for project acquisition and partnership opportunities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in renewable energy project development, with direct experience in project acquisition, M&A, or development partnerships.
• Track record of successfully acquiring and developing utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage, or similar).
• Strong commercial judgment with ability to evaluate project economics, identify risks, and structure deals appropriately.
• Experience negotiating MIPAs, asset purchase agreements, project development agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Familiarity with project development processes including permitting, interconnection, land/real estate, and offtake.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and counterparty relationships simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with ability to distill complex project details into clear recommendations for leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with energy storage project development or integration of storage into renewable projects.
• Background in project finance or infrastructure M&A.
• Existing relationships with renewable developers, IPPs, or project owners in key US markets.
• Experience working in early-stage or high-growth companies where processes are still being built.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate projects for sale, including site visits, data room analysis, and technical/commercial due diligence.
• Develop and apply project scoring frameworks to prioritize acquisition opportunities based on site quality, development status, market access, and strategic fit.
• Recommend purchase terms and deal structures; prepare investment memos for leadership review.
• Lead negotiations for project acquisitions, including MIPA (Membership Interest Purchase Agreements) and asset purchase agreements.
• Complete development of acquired projects—either directly or through outsourced development support—including permitting, interconnection, land rights.
• Negotiate project development agreements with partners (e.g., co-development arrangements, development services agreements).
• Manage external consultants, engineers, and legal counsel supporting project development activities.
• Co-develop renewables and storage projects alongside joint venture partners
• Track and manage project development budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
• Build and manage relationships with renewable developers, IPPs, and project owners to source acquisition and partnership opportunities.
• Manage NDA processes, data room access, and ongoing communication with potential sellers and partners.
• Work closely with developers to understand their portfolios and identify projects that could be attractive for LDES deployment.
• Coordinate with business development to align project acquisition strategy with commercial pipeline and customer opportunities.
• Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain teams to assess project feasibility and integration requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance and Legal on deal structuring, project financing considerations, and transaction execution.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on pipeline status, deal progress, and market intelligence from developer conversations.

Benefits

• equity compensation in the form of stock options
• a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance
• a 401K plan with employer contributions
• flexible spending accounts
• an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance
• paid volunteer time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed