Project Controls Manager

RWE Americas LLC
To start as soon as possible full time permanent

Functional area: Project Management
Remuneration: Exempt

TheProject Controls Managerwill manage project controls workstreams across multiple assigned projects ensuring accurate cost schedule budget forecasting and performance reporting. This role partners with Execution Project Managers Controllers Preconstruction Finance and other functions to improve process reliability resolve moderately complex issues and provide actionable insights that support project delivery.

Role Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Preconstruction 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; review and evaluate contractor invoices and change orders make informed recommendations and prepare reports
• Support Structured Finance with Tax Equity deliverables ensuring timely and accurate submissions
• Oversee the Purchase Requisition (PR) process in SAP for project-related orders ensuring compliance accuracy and integrity of 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 to facilitate seamless information flow
• Apply solid end-to-end project controls knowledge to improve process reliability reporting accuracy and project decision-making
• Independently lead review sessions to build alignment address gaps across departments and resolve moderately complex issues within the workstream
• Mentor interns and associates as needed and coordinate work with third-party partners or vendors

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Project Management Finance Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project controls financial analysis project management construction or a related discipline
• Renewable energy construction SAP Salesforce SharePoint scheduling forecasting or financial reporting experience is preferred
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Solid understanding of end-to-end project controls including cost schedule forecasting and change management
• Strong analytical problem-solving and data interpretation skills with ability to provide actionable insights
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook) and Teams
• Strong communication skills ability to meet deadlines and ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables while working independently or as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage customer relationships
• Responds well to direction is easy to challenge and develop and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented has strong business acumen and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Experience 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 required

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas 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 $130000 - $150000. 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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RWE Americas a subsidiary of RWE is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWEs 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 a talented workforce of 2000 employees RWE Americas develops constructs and operateswind solar and battery storage projects along with natural gas-powered generation that safely deliver affordable reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. This is complemented by RWEs energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG). Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at .

At RWE Americas we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning and we value ownership resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us you become part of a team that supports your development respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.