RWE Clean Energy, LLC
Functional area: Project Development
Remuneration: Exempt
The Utility-scale Development team 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 VP, Utility-Scale Development for the Central Region will be responsible for the development activities in the Midwest (across SPP, MISO, PJM) and play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects in alignment with RWE's strategy in North America.
Responsibilities:
- The Head of Utility-scale Development will report directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) and join the management team of Onshore Renewables Development, alongside other Regional Vice Presidents.
- Manage the regional portfolio of Utility-scale Solar, Wind and Energy Storage projects, from greenfielding to start of construction.
- Set the development strategy in the assigned geographies. Understand the key drivers for project’s financial attractiveness and identify best locations in collaboration with RWE’s strategy, commercial and technical teams.
- Lead a strong management team of Directors, who are responsible for the sub-regional development teams.
- Drive project competitiveness optimization, via technical, commercial and financial levers.
- Steer the due diligence of project acquisitions, in collaboration with RWE’s M&A team.
- Facilitate coordination with the support and technical teams (finance, engineering, commercial, procurement, construction) at executive level.
- Manage the regional budget, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for the entire region.
- Sponsor and prepare recommendations for major internal approvals with the SVP and C-level.
- Actively participate in the strategy for the region and internal improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields required.
- Advanced degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 15 years of work experience applicable to renewable energy infrastructure, including experience in developing energy infrastructure projects in the US.
- Proven track record of developing large energy projects across the development lifecycle.
- Proven track record of managing multi-GW portfolios of energy projects across the development lifecycle.
- Strong knowledge in key areas, including energy markets, prospecting, real estate development, interconnection, permitting, environmental, project engineering, construction management.
- Exceptional project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships.
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
- Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds.
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
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.
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