What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Manager / Senior Manager (Eastern Region) position at Repsol Renewables?
Job Summary:
Repsol is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager, Development to drive the development of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in the Eastern U.S. from the project identification stage through start of construction. Candidates can expect to be assigned a more specific geographic focus based on the candidate’s experience, interest, and the needs of the company.
This role reports to the Director, Development, and is part of Repsol’s East Development team. This is a hybrid position, with the Houston location encouraged but not required. Remote candidates should expect to travel to Houston on a regular basis to maintain connectivity to the broader team, in addition to project-related travel.
Responsibilities:
Mature one or more priority projects to construction-ready status by:
Negotiating all necessary land rights required to construct and operate projects, including but not limited to surface leases, easements, crossing agreements, and mineral waivers
Securing all necessary local, state, and federal permits and authorizations required to construct and operate projects
Securing local agreements that address tax abatement, road use, decommissioning, community benefits, or other local matters
Working with the EPC team to progress technology selection, project design and engineering
Managing the effective transition of the project from the development phase to the construction phase
Represent Repsol in the field and within project communities by:
Educating landowners one-on-one and at community/stakeholder meetings
Establish and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders in support of project development
Create and maintain project control tools such as project budgets, schedules, land status maps, and landowner databases
Contribute to strategic pipeline growth by identifying new greenfield wind, solar, and energy storage project opportunities while supporting M&A due diligence as needed
Perform regional market and competition analysis to support prospecting strategy
Collaborate with Interconnection Team to submit and manage interconnection requests for projects and oversee progress through the interconnection queue
Work with Energy Assessment Team to implement resource measurement campaigns
Support the Origination and Finance Teams in commercial marketing, financial analysis, and securing project financing
Ensure all project documentation is organized and maintained to support financing
Prepare periodic reports to management on project status or other requested information
Manage project level expenditures and invoice processing
Other duties as assigned
Growth Opportunities:
Repsol has a strong commitment to professional development and promoting from within. Candidates in this role can expect to be given opportunities to grow and advance their careers beyond their current role, for example by:
Mentoring and managing junior employees through internship and analyst programs
Attending regional trade association meetings and conferences on behalf of Repsol
Participating in internal commercial working groups recommending project pricing to executive team and CEO
Recommending annual project goals and prioritization of efforts in geographic area of focus to Director and Vice President during periodic budgeting and planning exercises
Requirements:
Keen, demonstrated interest in renewable energy
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
Ability to accomplish project goals by effectively collaborating with multi-functional teams
Ability to be self-motivated and perform effectively with minimal supervision
Ability to travel extensively by plane and by car and with short notice
For remote candidates, ability to travel regularly to the corporate headquarters in Houston
Education / Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 4 years of project development experience in the energy industry, with a preference for direct renewable energy project development experience
Candidates with equivalent complex, multi-stakeholder project management experience from other industries are encouraged to apply
Salary : $92,000 - $151,000