Senior Manager Solar

Nenni and Associates•Franklin, TN

About The Position

The solar team is still relatively young and currently in a high-growth phase. Reporting to the Vice President, the Senior Manager role will require a dynamic individual with a highly-developed skillset that is comfortable playing multiple roles including but not limited to: Assist in the development of solar projects, including origination, feasibility studies, and permitting processes. Develop solar system designs and specifications in accordance with industry standards, regulations, and stakeholder requirements. Optimize PV system performance, energy output, and cost-effectiveness. Conduct financial analyses, including pro forma modeling and financial feasibility studies, to evaluate project economics and potential returns on investment. Becoming familiar with all project documentation, regulatory requirements, and milestones. Research all required permits for selected sites, prepare and submit permit applications and other filings. Oversee project consultants: environmental, engineering, transmission, etc. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, and project owners / investors. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to address concerns, provide updates, and ensure alignment with project goals and timelines. Provide oversight and support during the construction phase, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Requirements

4+ years of project development or project management experience; direct commercial, industrial, or utility-scale solar development experience strongly preferred.
Undergraduate degree in engineering or development-related field with a strong academic record.
Strong understanding of solar energy technologies, regulations, and industry best practices.
Experience with solar design software.
Experience with county and state permitting processes.
Strong work ethic and ability to productively take ownership of projects while communicating collaboratively throughout the project’s life cycle.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
Ability to create forms, letters and fundamental spreadsheets using MS Word and Excel, create presentations in Power Point and perform internet-based research.
Self-motivated with ability to work in a team and independently.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering license in electrical engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of solar projects, including origination, feasibility studies, and permitting processes.
Develop solar system designs and specifications in accordance with industry standards, regulations, and stakeholder requirements.
Optimize PV system performance, energy output, and cost-effectiveness.
Conduct financial analyses, including pro forma modeling and financial feasibility studies, to evaluate project economics and potential returns on investment.
Become familiar with all project documentation, regulatory requirements, and milestones.
Research all required permits for selected sites, prepare and submit permit applications and other filings.
Oversee project consultants: environmental, engineering, transmission, etc.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, and project owners / investors.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to address concerns, provide updates, and ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
Provide oversight and support during the construction phase, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.