Manager, Utility-scale Development

About the Role

The Utility-scale Development team at RWE Americas is responsible for initiating, developing, and acquiring utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects in the US and Canada. The South Development group focuses on ERCOT, SERC, MISO South, and SPP South markets. The Development Manager will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWE's strategy in North America.

Responsibilities

• Develop utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects, from greenfielding to start of construction.
• Provide support during the construction phase to ensure successful COD.
• Serve as project lead, managing large cross-functional project teams.
• Understand the key drivers for project’s financial attractiveness and identify best locations in collaboration with RWE’s commercial and technical teams.
• Lead greenfield campaigns to add new projects to RWE’s pipeline.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, working with internal subject matter experts and external consultants, including site due diligence, land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing.
• Drive project competitiveness optimization through technical, commercial, and financial levers.
• Lead the due diligence of project acquisitions in collaboration with RWE’s M&A team.
• Prepare management presentations and drive internal approval processes.
• Develop and manage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables.
• Actively participate in internal improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience, with at least 3 years applicable to renewable energy infrastructure. Experience in developing energy infrastructure projects in the US is preferred.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships.
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and as part of a team.
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and communicate effectively with diverse backgrounds.
• Responds well to direction, is coachable, and easy to challenge and develop.
• Detail-oriented with strong business acumen and understanding of business concepts.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (RWE Americas cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time).

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP, Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Short-term incentives (for eligible employees)

RWE Americas is an equal opportunity employer, committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.