Project Manager

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

Functional area: Project Management
Remuneration: Exempt

The Project Manager is accountable for the successful execution of large utility scale renewable power generation projects including solar PV, wind, and battery storage. Key responsibilities encompass construction safety, quality assurance, scheduling, contractor scope management, and budget oversight. This role involves ensuring contract compliance, and managing project closeout. The Project Manager will ensure adequate staffing, monitor construction progress, establish strategic goals, and closely track performance to achieve these objectives.  The Project Manager will  engage with field supervision and project engineering teams and provide training and guidance for continuous improvement and professional growth. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the timely execution of the project within the established schedule and budgetary constraints and in compliance with safety, reliability, technical quality and regulatory requirements
• Proactively oversees the execution of project contracts including the thorough review and approval of change orders and invoices
• Coordinate project expectations, workflows, and communications among various departments and stakeholders, both internal and external, to RWECE to ensure alignment with the project objectives, contracts, budgets and schedules
• Conduct Quality Analysis/Quality Control for key deliverables associated with both managed projects and task, as well as those overseen by others
• Identify, report, and manage project risks in collaboration with the relevant project stakeholders to develop effective mitigation plans
• Select members of the project site team and provide clear direction to ensure the achievement of project goals and objectives
• Maintain effective communication with senior management and all project teams, both internal and external to the company. Prepare and distribute progress status reports, as required
• Ensure the highest standards of environmental health and safety on assigned renewable energy project(s)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management related field of study from an accredited college or university
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus
• Minimum 5 of relevant work experience; Minimim 5 years of progressive project management experience
• Experience in the power generation field is preferred
• Construction field experience is preferred
• Able to travel 25% to 50% of the time
• Has a valid US driver’s license
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated commitment to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and adept at coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Capable of multi-tasking, while working independently and as part of a team
• Highly motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, with robust problem-solving capabilities
• Proven track record of empathy, relationship building, and effective leadership across diverse backgrounds
• Receptive to feedback, open to challenges and eager for professional development
• Detail-oriented with strong business acumen and a comprehensive understanding of business principles
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
• must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

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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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.