Development Manager / Senior Manager (Eastern Region)

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Company Profile:

Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 3,700 MW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile.

As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low-emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity between 3,000 – 4,000 MW by 2027.

We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy.

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