Development Manager / Senior Manager

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Company Profile:

Repsol is one of the world’s leading multi-energy providers, headquartered in Madrid, Spain.  Our objective is to advance in the energy transition and reduce the emissions of our operations and products in line with the goals set out by the Paris Agreement.  The low-emissions generation business is one of the pillars of our strategy to be a net-zero emissions company by 2050, targeting low-emission generation capacity to reach 6GW by 2025 and 20GW by 2030.

In the summer of 2021, Repsol expanded its renewables operations to the US through the 40% acquisition of a large U.S.-based PV solar and battery storage project developer. Through this acquisition, Repsol has secured access to a significant renewable asset development pipeline.  We are currently building a renewables portfolio of around 6 GW by 2030. We are looking for great talent to join our dynamic team and become part of Repsol Renewables NA success story.

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<