Senior Manager, Utility Scale Development

Sustainable World, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental Leave

Job summary

RWE Americas is seeking a Senior Manager, Utility Scale Development to initiate, develop, and acquire utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects across the US and Canada. The role leads cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, including due diligence, permitting, interconnection, and financing, with a focus on delivering COD.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in renewable energy infrastructure, strong PM skills, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business/economics, environmental science, or relevant fields.
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in renewable energy infrastructure.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Strong leadership and communication with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop a portfolio of utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects from greenfield to start of construction.
• Serve as project lead, managing large cross-functional project teams.
• Manage full project lifecycle including site due diligence, land control, environmental and permitting, interconnection, and tax equity financing.
• Oversee cost estimating and EPC bidding to firm up CAPEX with Precon and Procurement teams.
• Support construction phase to ensure COD and post-construction support.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business/economics, environmental science, or relevant fields

Job description

The Senior Manager, Utility Scale Development at RWE Americas 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.

Role 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
• Provide support during the construction phase to ensure successful COD

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business/economics, environmental science, or relevant fields
• Minimum7 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 RWEA offices 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. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range:

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $141,000 - $190,000. 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, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states.With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operateswind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.