Sr. Utility Scale Development Manager

Rückbauanlage GundremmingenChicago, IL
12h$149,000 - $200,000Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Development Manager, Utility-scale Developer - Central Region at RWE Clean Energy is responsible for initiating, developing, and acquiring utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects in the US and Canada. The Senior Manager will play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWE’s strategy in North America.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business/economics, environmental science, or relevant fields
  • Minimum of 7 years of work experience applicable to renewable energy infrastructure, including experience in developing wind, solar, or battery storage projects in the US
  • Exceptional project management skills
  • Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
  • Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
  • Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
  • 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 and work ethic
  • Ability to travel up to 50%
  • This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
  • Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a portfolio of utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects, from greenfielding to start of construction
  • Serve as project lead, managing large cross-functional project teams
  • 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
  • Manage cost estimating and EPC bidding process to firm up CAPEX as collaborating with Precon and Procurement teams
  • Manage optimization of engineering design
  • Provide support during the construction phase to ensure successful COD.
  • Support more junior Development Managers / Associates that are in the lead of individual projects
  • Understand the key drivers for project’s financial attractiveness and identify best project locations in collaboration with RWE’s commercial and technical teams
  • 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 presentations and drive internal approval processes
  • Manage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects
  • Actively participate in the strategy for the region and internal improvement initiatives

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
  • Holidays
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