Sr Director, Project Execution

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Management
Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Director of Project Execution is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of utility scale construction projects across the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, quality standards, budget, schedule, and safety compliance. This role oversees project execution team members and works closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to deliver best-in-class construction outcomes across project types (e.g., Wind, Solar PV, BESS)

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide highly competent technical leadership resulting in successful project delivery
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders and provide them with appropriate direction, focus, and mentoring to ensure alignment of goals and objectives in accomplishing tasks, activities, and development
• Coordinate project workflows across multiple departments including Development, Engineering, Procurement, Energy Marketing, Operations, Transmission, Finance, and groups internal or external to RWE to ensure overall compliance with the project objectives, contracts, budgets, and schedules
• Perform final review of key deliverables related to projects and tasks managed, as well as projects and tasks managed by others
• Proactively manage the execution of project contracts and perform review and approval of change orders and invoices; identify and mitigate project risks, delays, and cost overruns
• Assure the timely execution of the project within the established schedule and budget in compliance with safety, reliability, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain appropriate communication with senior leadership and project groups and functions within and outside the company; prepare and distribute progress status reports
• Ensure compliance with environmental and quality requirements on assigned projects
• Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture with an emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement
• Participate in capital planning and feasibility reviews for new developments and major renovations

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction related field from an accredited university
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in costruction project management
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing large, complex renewables construction projects 
• Construction field experience is preferred
• Able to travel up to 50% of the time, as required
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage senior internal and external relationships
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and proven ability to meet deadlines and project objectives
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a teamExpertise in construction methods, contract administration, scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project), budget management, etc.
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Detail-oriented, strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• This position is an office-based role with travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $210,000 - $270,000 . 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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG). 

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.