Senior Development Manager

LocationChicago, IL
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$132,000-$197,000

About This Job


RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent


Functional area: Business Development


Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Development Manager, Utility-scale Developer - Central Region 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 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
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
Minimum of 12 years of work experience with a minimum of 6 years 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 RWECE office and field locations
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $132,000 - $197,000. 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.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 89504.


Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

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

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 Group’s 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 you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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