Utility Scale Development Manager

Role 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 Commissioning and Operations (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 campaign to add new projects to RWE’s pipeline.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, working with a strong backbone of internal subject matter experts and external consultants.
• This includes site due diligence, securing land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing.
• Drive project competitiveness optimization, via technical, commercial and financial levers.
• Lead the due diligence of project acquisitions, in collaboration with RWE’s M&A team.
• Prepare management presentation and drive internal approval processes.
• Develop and manage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects.
• Acively participate in internal improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements and Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience, 3 applicable to renewable energy infrastructure. Experience in developing energy infrastructure projects in the US is preferred.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with 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, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables.
• Able to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team.
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds.
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable.
• Detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, communication skills, organization skills and work ethic.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations.
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

Pay Range

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $116,000 - $173,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits Offered

• 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
• Holidays

Contact Information

To apply, click the apply button. For any questions, contact HR: rwe_americas_recruiting@rwe.com