RWE Clean Energy - Chicago, IL
posted 2 months ago
The Manager, Project Development at RWE Clean Energy is a pivotal role responsible for originating and developing distributed renewable projects, including emerging technologies such as battery storage, within assigned market areas. This position entails overseeing the entire project development lifecycle, which includes site selection, contracting, permitting, land acquisition, and ensuring compliance with applicable incentive programs and regulatory requirements. The Project Developer will also manage interconnection applications and processes, resolve issues, and support due diligence and valuation efforts for potential transactions. In this role, the Manager will participate in the screening and selection of sites for project acquisition, negotiate binding agreements with landowners and developers, and assess site feasibility for permitting and construction. The position requires a proactive approach to project management, ensuring adherence to the company's defined development processes. Regular attendance at development reviews is expected, where the Manager will provide recommendations to management regarding project statuses and escalate issues as necessary. The Manager will also be responsible for filing interconnection applications, managing the interconnection process, and maintaining knowledge of relevant regulations to ensure compliance throughout the project development phase. Additionally, the role involves reviewing all projects being acquired or sold, facilitating the transfer of projects to construction teams, and providing direct support during the sale of projects by obtaining necessary documentation from various stakeholders. This position is integral to the success of RWE Clean Energy's ambitious plans to expand its renewable energy portfolio in the U.S.