James Sydnor

Senior Project Manager @ Rural Green Energy

About

Experienced Project Manager and Renewable Energy Leader with a track record of delivering utility-scale solar projects.. With a strong background in operations, logistics, and team development, I’ve led cross-functional efforts that have brought over 348 MW of solar capacity online—on time and under budget. I specialize in: Navigating the full project lifecycle—from feasibility studies to grid interconnection Securing multimillion-dollar financing and tax equity partnerships Optimizing supply chains and streamlining construction logistics Aligning teams around project milestones, regulatory compliance, and technical execution Whether I’m working with EPCs, utilities, investors, or community partners, I bring a solutions-focused approach grounded in operational excellence, quality compliance, and long-term impact. Let’s build a cleaner, smarter energy future—one project at a time.

Country

United States

City

Raleigh

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Skill

Utility Industry, Renewable Energy, Data Center Construction, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Social Media, Marketing, Coaching, Sales Management, Business Development, Account Management, Community Outreach, Community Development, Community Engagement

Experience

Senior Project Manager

Rural Green Energy

2016-10 - Present · 10 yrs

National Football Coach/Trainer

Offense-Defense Football Camps

2011-1 - Present · 15 yrs 9 mos

Solar Energy Consultant

Sydnor Energy

2021-2 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

Virginia, United States

•Managed project from predevelopment through partnership execution with Strata Solar on a 4MW solar project. •Collaborated with rural cooperatives and Dominion Power to oversee grid interconnection studies and optimize system design. •Secured Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for long-term energy offtake. •Established an international partnership with BayWa in Munich, Germany. •Recruited local landowners for land leasing opportunities to support project siting. •Negotiated wheeling costs with the local Mecklenburg Cooperative. •Coordinated with finance partners to align project cash flows, draw schedules, and reporting with milestone-based funding benchmarks. •Tracked and managed project budget throughout development stages. •Monitored infrastructure market trends and pricing—including inverters, racking systems, and solar panels—to support procurement decisions