Senior Associate, Project Controls

• Location(s):
• Austin, TX, US, 78701
• Chicago, IL, US, 60654

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

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

The Senior Associate, Project Controls shall report to the senior manager of Project Controls and shall be responsible for managing the project management control system for approximately 8-10 concurrent projects in construction and lighter development pipeline portfolio-level support of up to 40 projects. This position would also be responsible for mentoring more junior analysts on the team.

The Senior Associate, Project Controls is responsible for preparing, analyzing, verifying, and reporting information across areas such as cost, estimating, scheduling, and risk. This role is vital in assessing how these factors influence the overall performance of RWE's wind, solar, and storage construction projects.

The role is crucial to the effective control and management of RWE's Wind, Solar and Battery energy projects, particularly focusing on leveraging a strong background in data visualization, business intelligence, and project controls, with an ability to effectively manage cost and schedule risks. to ensure successful project delivery amidst managing concurrent projects

Role Responsibilities:

• Power BI Development

  • Design, develop, and deploy business intelligence solutions using Power BI to transform raw data into informative visuals and reports. create automated portfolio level reports and dashboard to that provide clear visualizations of project performance metrics to to support business alignment and ensure alignment with RWECE strategic Goals.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions accordingly.

• Cost Control, Risk, and Analysis

  • Conduct comprehensive analysis of project performance and variances, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement
  • Use analytical skills to evaluate key metrics and anticipate challenges, ensuring they are addressed proactively
  • Analyze root causes, uncover both risks and opportunities, and document lessons learned for future optimization
  • Accurately forecast complex financial cash expenditures and expertly manage accruals with precision
  • Conduct in-depth performance analysis of actual spend against budget, utilizing advanced analytical tools to provide strategic insights and recommendations
  • Efficiently creating, monitoring, and implementing purchase, while continuously tracking their progress, and effectively executing them, while adhering to organizational policies and procedures
• Project Scheduling
  • Developing detailed project schedules using scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6)
  • Breaking down project activities into manageable tasks and defining their dependencies
  • Creating and updating project timelines, milestones, and critical paths
  • Monitoring progress against the schedule and identifying potential delays
  • Communicating schedule updates to project stakeholders
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, finance, and other team members across the organization to ensure the accuracy of scheduling and cost data
  • Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to optimize material costs and delivery schedules
  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders with regard to schedules, costs, risks, and opportunities

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, accounting, finance, project management, or similar field
• MBA a plus but not a requirement
• PMP certification preferred,but not a requirement
• Equivalent industry certifications or experience will be considered
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with Project Controls Expertise
• Demonstrated mastery (minimum 3 years) in advanced planning, scheduling, estimating, resource management, and cost controls, tailored to the complex engineering and construction of power generation facilities, electrical transmission systems, or substations. This includesleading high-stakes projects and making strategic decisions that drive project success. An advanced degree or specialized certifications in a related field are highly beneficial
• Minimum 3 years Comprehensive Financial Management Proficiency:
  • Proven track record of over 3 years in sophisticated budget management, demonstrating the ability to strategically plan and allocate financial resources, monitor and assess budgetary performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial compliance, all while effectively communicating financial insights to stakeholders and adapting to dynamic business environments
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) and Teams
• Advanced level Excel experience is required, including pivot tables, financial formulas, troubleshooting, IndexMatch, graphs, etc.)
• Primavera P6, Procore, Salesforce, or other CRM and project management tool experience
• Minimum 3years of experience developing solutions in PowerBI, including the use of common DAX patterns and functions
• SAP ERP, SQL, Microsoft Fabric experience preferred but not required
• Advanced understanding of running analytics for KPIs to drive decision-making on cost controls, approvals of POs, and negotiations
• Strong ability to discern high-level topics of importance from detailed data and report in a clear, concise manner to senior leadership
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate on multiple tasks and deliverables among multiple departments
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently or as part of a team
• Can analyze data to understand, execute, and communicate root causes, variance drivers, risks, and solutions to resolve issues
• 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
• This position is a hybrid, 3 days a week office-based role with some travel to other RWECE offices and field locations (<20%)
• 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 $99,000 - $130,000. 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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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.