Manager, Project Development Core Markets

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Development
Remuneration: Exempt

The Manager, Project Development has the responsibility of originating and developing distributed renewable projects and other emerging technologies projects (i.e. battery storage etc.) in assigned market area(s). The Project Developer will be responsible for the completion and management of all project development activities including project/site selection and contracting, permitting, land acquisition rights, qualification for applicable incentive programs, interconnection application and process, regulatory issues, problem resolution, and support due diligence and valuation efforts for potential transactions.

Responsibilities: 

• Participate in the screening and selection of sites and project acquisition in the assigned markets, negotiate binding agreements with landowners and developers, assess site feasibility for permitting, construction and interconnection
• Provide inputs for market and project specific modeling and report on progress of site and project acquisition to department management
• Accomplish all aspects of project development, ensuring that the company’s defined development processes are followed for all projects
• Attend weekly development reviews and provide recommendations to management regarding projects development status, escalating necessary issues for resolution. Obtain proposals from civil/environmental engineering and permitting firms, and manage the subsequent vendor selection and contracting
• File interconnection applications and manage the interconnection process through to Interconnection Agreement, working with internal and external engineers as applicable.  Maintain knowledge of applicable regulations and program rules and ensure projects are being developed in compliance with those requirements
• Provide support for the review of all projects being acquired and or sold including the review of all site control documents, easements, permits, interconnection agreements, program qualifications, PILOT and tax assessments and all other related project assets
• Facilitate the transfer of projects entering construction to the Project Management, Construction Management and Asset Management Teams, including all required documentation, hand-off meetings and ongoing support during the construction period
• Provide direct support with regard to the sale of projects including obtaining all necessary documentation from landowners, utilities, permitting authorities and related regulatory bodies

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business/economics, or relevant fields 
• Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience related to distributed generation project development– interconnection and/or permitting specifically
• Minimum 5 years experience with contract provisions and terms, market knowledge, regulatory issues
• Minimum 5 years project development experience in energy projects
• Strong organizational aptitude, analytical and decision making capabilities
• Ability to work with project-type work with tight deadlines and concurrent deliverables
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and people
• Ability to work closely with other teams, business development and asset management group
• Ability to utilize various GIS-based tools and techniques
• Ability to define project development tasks, set date targets and budgets, and accomplish the tasks on time and on budget
• Understanding of regulatory implications
• Knowledge of project development related tasks, particularly permitting and interconnection
• Requires effective listening, writing, and speaking skills such that communication is effective and concise in translating concepts and ideas

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in California is $130,000 - $196,000. 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.

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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.