Development Manager

• Location(s):

Chicago, IL, US, 60654

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Business Development
Remuneration: Exempt

The Utility-scale Development team 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 Central Development group focuses on PJM West, MISO North and SPP North 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 projects financial attractiveness and identify best locations in collaboration with RWEs commercial and technical teams
• Lead greenfield campaign to add new projects to RWEs 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 RWEs M&A team
• Prepare management presentation and drive internal approval processes
• Develop and manage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects
• Actively participate in internal improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields
• Advanced degree is a plus
• Minimum 5 years of work experience applicable to renewable energy infrastructure, including experience in developing energy infrastructure projects in the US
• Proven track record of developing large energy projects across the development lifecycle
• Strong knowledge in key areas, including energy markets, prospecting, real estate development, interconnection, permitting, environmental, project engineering, construction management
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, communication skills, organization skills and work ethic
• Motivated self-starter, can-do attitude connected with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams and eager to learn new tools
• This position is an office-based role with up to 50% travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

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, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Groups Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means youll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies and continuously improve, together.