Project Manager, Transaction Diligence

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

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

The Project Manager Transaction Diligence will lead technical diligence efforts for tax equity and structured finance transactions across utility-scale solar wind and battery energy storage (BESS). This role requires a strong foundation in project engineering the ability to evaluate and translate technical risks into commercial impacts and effective coordination across internal teams independent engineers and external investors. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of technical acumen financial literacy and strong stakeholder management to support successful deal execution through financial close.

Role Responsibilities:

Technical Due Diligence:

• Lead the technical due diligence process for project financing working with IEs and internal SMEs
• Proactively track diligence logs to resolve all technical Q&A
• Review and validate energy yield assessments OEM specifications and test reports IE reports and technical drawings
• Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting project financing and bankability
• Ensure compliance with industry standards regulatory requirements and lender expectations

Project Management:

• Manage deliverables across cross-functional teams (engineering project execution transmission construction commercial and finance) to ensure seamless coordination during the financing process
• Maintain project timelines deliverables and risk registers for technical diligence activities
• Work closely with investors and technical SMEs to implement feedback from lessons-learned in project specifications to align with financing requirements
• Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders investors and external advisors

Structured Finance & Transaction Support:

• Provide technical input for financing agreements term sheets and lender requirements
• Engage with independent engineers lenders and consultants to address due diligence queries
• Review and negotiate technical aspects of project contracts (EPC O&M PPA)
• Assist in the financial close process ensuring technical compliance with lenders conditions precedents
• Lead and participate in developing process improvements for timely close of tax equity deals

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Civil or Renewable Energy) or a related technical field
• MBA or Finance-related qualification is a plus
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in renewable energy technical due diligence project management or structured finance
• Prior involvement in project finance transactions and investor engagement
• Understanding of financial modeling and investment analysis is advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess technical risks
• Excellent project management skills with experience in managing multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of industry standards (IEC IEEE ASME) and regulatory frameworks
• Familiarity with key contracts such as EPC O&M PPA and financing agreements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven growth organization
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in project management tools and financial modeling

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 $112000 - $160000. 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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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.