Regional Solar Project Manager - Minnesota (Solar for All Program)

Job Summary: MTERA was awarded a $62M EPA Solar for All (SFA) award to plan and deploy residential and community solar projects for the benefit of the 36 Tribal Nations located in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin in partnership with 5+ coalition partners. The coalition will leverage the deep expertise and experience of its members to build a program that empowers Tribes and Tribal energy champions and provides project-deployment technical assistance necessary to plan and build residentially benefiting solar projects on Tribal Lands in the Midwest. MTERA is seeking an experienced Regional Solar Project Manager (Minnesota) to support the oversight and implementation of the MTERA Solar for All projects in Minnesota. This role will oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of Tribal solar energy projects through the Solar for All program within Minnesota. This role requires strong leadership, project management expertise, and a deep understanding of the solar industry. The individual will manage multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, quality standards, and safety regulations. The position requires collaboration with the internal MTERA Solar for All team, external stakeholders, contractors, and Tribes to ensure project goals are met efficiently and effectively. This role will directly report to the MTERA Solar for All Lead. Through their work on the MTERA SFA program, the Regional Solar Project Manager will play a key role in MTERA’s overall vision of supporting individual Tribal energy projects. This position may collaborate with other MTERA programs to further this mission, particularly the Community Change Grant program. This position is funded by the Solar for All program, which runs through April 2029; while funding for the role beyond this is not guaranteed, the role has the potential to evolve to support future energy project initiatives through other MTERA programs pending receipt of additional funding.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant fields
- 2+ years of experience in program management, preferably in the energy sector
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies and market trends
- Understanding of and/or experience working with Tribes and knowledge of Tribal history, sovereignty, and cultures

Summary of Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities are as follows: - Oversee the execution of solar energy projects across the region, from initial design and permitting through to construction and commissioning. - Serve as the primary point of contact and resource for all Tribes located within Minnesota throughout the project development and implementation process. - Develop collaborative working relationships with all Tribes within Minnesota, including frequent in-person visits to support effective communication and oversight on all ongoing Tribal Solar for All projects within Minnesota. - Develop and manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring that projects stay within budget and on schedule. - Oversee and track the delivery of technical assistance from MTERA Coalition partners to Tribes on broad topics, including capacity building, workforce development, financing, pre-construction, and project deployment support. - Collaborate with MTERA internal staff and the SFA team to ensure continuity for Tribes participating in multiple MTERA programs. - Collaborate with the Minnesota state Solar for All program to ensure streamlined delivery of services to Tribes between the Minnesota and MTERA Solar for All programs.

$90,000-$100,000 annually