Manager, Development (West)

Repsol • Houston, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Repsol is seeking a Manager, Development to advance utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in the Western U.S. from project identification through the start of construction. Geographic focus will be assigned based on the candidate’s experience and interests and the company’s needs. The role is part of Repsol’s West Region Development team and reports to the Western Region Vice President.

The position involves direct development work, including site screening, land acquisition, permitting, resource assessment, interconnection coordination, and construction-readiness activities. The manager will work independently in rural communities, engage and negotiate with landowners and local stakeholders, and manage multiple development workstreams with limited supervision. Wind development experience is strongly preferred.

This is a hybrid position. The Houston location is encouraged but not required. Remote candidates should expect to travel to Houston at least quarterly, in addition to project-related travel. The role involves approximately 50% travel.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without requiring work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to accomplish project goals by collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• Remote candidates must be able to travel regularly to the corporate headquarters in Houston.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 4 years of project development experience in the energy industry; direct renewable energy project development experience is preferred.
• Equivalent complex, multi-stakeholder project management experience from other industries is also considered.

Nice To Haves

• Direct renewable energy project development experience.
• Experience in utility-scale onshore wind development.

Responsibilities

• Advance one or more priority projects to construction-ready status.
• Negotiate land rights needed to construct and operate projects, including surface leases, easements, crossing agreements, and mineral waivers.
• Secure local, state, and federal permits and authorizations required to construct and operate projects.
• Secure local agreements addressing tax abatement, road use, decommissioning, community benefits, or other local matters.
• Work with Engineering and Construction teams on technology selection, project design, and engineering.
• Manage the transition of projects from development to construction.
• Represent Repsol in project communities and engage landowners and community stakeholders through individual discussions and meetings.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders in support of project development.
• Create and maintain project control tools, including budgets, schedules, land status maps, and landowner databases.
• Identify greenfield wind, solar, and energy storage opportunities and support M&A due diligence as needed.
• Conduct regional market and competition analysis to support prospecting strategy.
• Collaborate with the Interconnection Team to submit and manage project interconnection requests and oversee their progress through the interconnection queue.
• Work with the Energy Assessment Team to implement resource measurement campaigns.
• Support Origination and Finance teams with commercial marketing, financial analysis, and project financing.
• Organize and maintain project documentation to support financing.
• Prepare periodic project status reports and other requested information for management.
• Manage project-level expenditures and invoice processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Employee Value Proposition, including a holistic Total Rewards program supporting employee wellbeing, growth, and contributions.
• Professional development and opportunities to advance careers within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager