Senior Manager, Utility Scale Development

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Development

Remuneration: Exempt

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

• Develops a portfolio of utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects, from green-fielding to start of construction
• Serves as project lead, managing large cross-functional project teams and providing guidance in preparing for financing, including data room preparation and third-party engagements
• Manages the full project lifecycle, partnering with a strong suite of internal subject matter experts and external consultants; activities include site due diligence, securing land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing
• Manages cost estimating and EPC bidding process to firm up CAPEX as collaborating with Preconstruction and Procurement teams
• Manages optimization of engineering design
• Provides support during the construction phase to ensure successful COD
• Supports junior Development Managers / Associates leading individual projects, serving as a technical and strategic mentor to development team members across functions and markets
• Understands key drivers for projects’ financial attractiveness and identifies best project locations in collaboration with RWE’s commercial and technical teams
• Drives project competitiveness optimization, via technical, commercial and financial levers
• Leads due diligence of project acquisitions, in collaboration with RWE’s M&A team
• Prepares management presentations and drives internal approval processes
• Manages project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects
• Actively shapes regional strategies and recommendations for market entry, pipeline expansion, project competitiveness and internal improvement initiatives

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Science, or relevant fields
• Project Management Professional (PMP®), Program Management Professional (PgMP®), or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• Minimum 7years’ experience applicable to renewable energy infrastructure, including experience in developing wind, solar, or battery storage projects in the US
• Minimum 3years’ experience supporting utility scale development preferred
• Exceptional project management skills
• Expert-level knowledge of regional markets, permitting frameworks, and commercial structuring
• Deep experience understanding and managing project budgets and forecasting
• Proven experience resolving portfolio-level and strategic development issues across projects and regions
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams and strategic partnerships
• Ability to lead and manage complex projects and initiatives, aligning multiple cross-functional teams and applying advanced organizational and leadership skills to drive results
• Ability to effectively communicate project details and strategic value to Senior Leadership and ELT
• 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…