RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Project Management; Finance / Controlling
Remuneration: Exempt
The Project Controls Manager leads the delivery of comprehensive project control services, including schedule, cost, and budget management, across multiple projects.
This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of project data, drives process improvements, and provides strategic insights to support effective construction management and organizational goals.
Role Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Preconstruction and Execution Project Managers and other functional groups to ensure comprehensive and efficient project control needs are met.Coordinate with Execution Project Managers and Controllers to prepare and deliver accurate, realistic, and timely project control reports, including schedule, cost, and budget performance.Lead budget management activities such as forecasting, accruals, and weekly financial snapshots, ensuring alignment with project goals.Conduct detailed and timely analyses of project performance and variances (OKRs); review and evaluate contractor invoices and change orders, make informed recommendations, and prepare comprehensive reportsSupport Structured Finance with Tax Equity deliverables, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.Oversee the Purchase Requisition (PR) process for all project-related orders, ensuring compliance and accuracy and integrity of SAP project expenditure data.Develop and maintain project dashboards and trackers with precise data, consistent formulas, formatting, links, and tracking requirements.Ensure the accuracy and integrity of project data and SharePoint document management, facilitating seamless information flow.Apply solid understanding of end-to-end project controls (cost, schedule, forecasting, change management) to improve process reliability and reporting accuracy.Analyze performance metrics and provide actionable insights to drive project success.Independently lead review sessions to build alignment and address gaps across departments.Mentor interns and/or associates and manage third-party partners and vendors.Job Requirements and Experiences:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance, or a related fieldMinimum of 5 years of experience in project controls, financial analysis, or a related disciplineStrong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationshipsDemonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables spaceSolid understanding of end-to-end project controls (cost, schedule, forecasting, change management)Proficiency with real-time applications and project management softwareStrong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skillsExcellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and TeamsStrong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlinesStrong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverablesAbility to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a teamMotivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilitiesProven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgroundsExperience mentoring and managing team members and third-party vendorsResponds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachableIs detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business conceptsExperience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6; familiarity with spend curve forecasting and schedule-driven cost modeling; and exposure to cross-functional estimating workflows involving engineering, procurement, and finance are all preferred, but not requiredThis position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locationsMust be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of timePay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $112,000 - $166,000.
The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations.
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.
RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.
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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