Sr Manager, Utility-Scale Development - South

RWE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

FSA

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

PTO

Holidays

Short-term incentives

Salary

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Senior Manager, Utility Scale Developer to lead a portfolio of large-scale renewable energy projects in North America. You will drive from greenfielding through start of construction, coordinating engineering, permitting, interconnection, and tax-structuring activities across multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires 7+ years in renewable-energy development, strong project-management, leadership, and collaboration skills, with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business/economics, environmental science, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in renewable-energy infrastructure in the US.
• Exceptional project-management skills.
• Goal-oriented, self-starter, strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to multitask, work independently or with a team.
• Strong leadership and communication; ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organization and coordination skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer-relationship management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse backgrounds.
• Coachable and responsive to direction.
• Detail-oriented, business-savvy, and understanding of business concepts.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Office-based role with some travel and visits to RWEA offices and field locations.

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, including site due diligence, land control agreements, environmental 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, collaborating with Precon and Procurement teams.
• Optimize engineering design.
• Provide construction-phase support to ensure successful COD.
• Support junior Development Managers and Associates leading individual projects.
• Identify best project locations, collaborating with RWE’s commercial and technical teams.
• Drive project competitiveness optimization via technical, commercial and financial levers.
• Lead due diligence of project acquisitions 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.
• Participate in regional strategy and internal improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Office software

Travel readiness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business/economics, environmental science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC — Senior Manager, Utility Scale Developer

Location: North America (US & Canada). Position: Full time, permanent. Functional area: Project Development. Remuneration: Exempt.

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, including site due diligence, land control agreements, environmental 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, collaborating with Precon and Procurement teams.
• Optimize engineering design.
• Provide construction‑phase support to ensure successful COD.
• Support junior Development Managers and Associates leading individual projects.
• Identify best project locations, collaborating with RWE’s commercial and technical teams.
• Drive project competitiveness optimization via technical, commercial and financial levers.
• Lead due diligence of project acquisitions 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.
• Participate in regional strategy and internal improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business/economics, environmental science, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in renewable‑energy infrastructure, including wind, solar, or battery‑storage projects in the US.
• Exceptional project‑management skills.
• Goal‑oriented, self‑starter, strong problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to multitask, work independently or with a team.
• Strong leadership and communication; ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organization and coordination skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer‑relationship management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse backgrounds.
• Coachable and responsive to direction.
• Detail‑oriented, business‑savvy, and understanding of business concepts.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Office‑based role with some travel and visits to RWEA offices and field locations.
• Physical ability to sit, walk, or stand for long durations.

Required Legal Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor employment visas.

Benefits Offered

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Short‑term incentives
• Salary

EEO Statement

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.