RWE Clean Energy
Vice President, Utility-scale Development, Central Region
RWE Clean Energy, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Vice President, Utility-scale Development, Central Region
Location(s):
Chicago, IL, US, 60654
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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Location(s):
Chicago, IL, US, 60654
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.
Apply now with just a few clicks:
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87409
We look forward to meeting you! Apply today.
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