Senior Manager: Utility-Scale Renewable Development

AFE; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Americas is seeking a Senior Manager, Utility Scale Development to lead the development of large-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects across the US and Canada. You will drive projects from greenfield through start of construction, coordinating internal experts and external consultants.

The role demands strong project management, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate across commercial and technical teams.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

MS Teams

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

RWE Americas is seeking a Senior Manager, Utility Scale Development to lead the development of large-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects across the US and Canada. You will drive projects from greenfield through start of construction, coordinating internal experts and external consultants.

The role demands strong project management, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate across commercial and technical teams.