Manager, Estimating

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

Functional area: Project Management; Finance / Controlling
Remuneration: Exempt

The Estimating Manager is responsible for generating detailed and accurate cost estimates for renewable energy projects by leveraging benchmark data historical pricing and advanced estimating methodologies. This role collaborates across departments to identify risks and opportunities supports contract negotiations and ensures high-quality data-driven estimates that inform project planning and execution.

Role Responsibilities:

• Incorporate benchmark data trends and historical pricing to generate detailed cost estimates for renewable energy projects
• Provide indicative and detailed estimates using various estimating methods and mathematical models utilizing estimating software and tools
• Identify risks and opportunities to support a high-quality risk register collaborating with Preconstruction and Project Execution teams
• Collaborate with Developers Engineers Preconstruction Project Managers and Project Execution team members to determine optimal construction approaches
• Read and interpret contract documents including relevant studies (e.g. Geotech/Phase 1 reports) and permits
• Conduct estimate review meetings across multiple departments including Development Engineering Procurement Operations Energy Marketing Transmission and Finance
• Generate bid schedules for RFP packages and review/abstract contractor bids providing guidance in contract and change order negotiations
• Conduct project hand-off meetings and assist in the execution of project contracts; prepare and reivew change orders and invoices as needed
• Apply advanced analytical skills and estimating software proficiency to ensure accuracy and reliability of estimates
• Apply learned techniques and contribute to analysis and investigation to solve problems during project estimation including benchmarking should-cost analysis and leveraging project data to stress test assumptions
• Build productive internal working relationships to resolve mutual problems and collaborate on procedures or transactions
• May provide oversight or task coordination for Associates on assigned projects and review/validate portions of estimates and bid tab analyses prepared by junior team members

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management in a related field from an accredited university
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating preferably within the renewable energy sector
• Construction experience is preferred
• Professional expertise in estimating functions with the ability to resolve a variety of issues and apply advanced analytical skills
• Proficient in estimating software Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook) SharePoint and Teams
• Broad understanding of renewable energy technologies with specialization in at least one area
• Experience identifying and mitigating risks determining associated costs and supporting high-quality risk registers
• Strong math computer and analytical skills including benchmarking should cost analysis and leveraging project data to stress test assumptions
• Excellent communication interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to build productive internal relationships and manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated leadership organization and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Capable of independently leading estimate review sessions and addressing gaps across departments
• Accountable for reviewing and validating work prepared by junior team members and providing oversight or task coordination as needed
• Motivated self-starter goal-oriented adaptable to changing priorities and able to multi-task while working independently or as part of a team
• Strong business acumen detail-oriented and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Willingness and ability to travel to and from job sites as assigned (up to 25% of the time)
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the company and the renewables space
• Responds well to direction is coachable and open to professional development
• Proven ability to empathize build relationships and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• 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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $102000 - $152000. 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 candidates 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. RWEs team of about 2000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nations 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 RWEs 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.

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. As the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S. youll also have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies and continuously improve together.