Preconstruction Project Manager

LocationChicago, IL
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$130,000-$170,000

About This Job


Preconstruction Project Manager

Location(s):

Chicago, IL, US, 60654

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RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent



Functional area: Project Management


Remuneration: Exempt

The main purpose of the Preconstruction Project Manager is to prepare onshore wind, solar, and energy storage projects for construction. The Preconstruction Project Manager shall ensure the required engineering is complete for bidding and construction, construction estimates have been developed to support project approval, required civil-based permits (including utility crossing agreements) are in place, Owner-Supplied Equipment is allocated to the project, the interconnection process is scheduled, O&M’s needs are addressed in the BoP contract, the scopes of work are aligned in preparation for bidding, lessons learned are incorporated into the BoP scopes of work, the project has been derisked, and once the contractor mobilizes they can proceed unencumbered to project completion.


Responsibilities

Engineering & Survey work such as coordinating with the Engineering to ensure that the required geotechnical report, wind civil engineering (foundations, roads, etc.), HV, PV, and BESS engineering (including fire requirements) is completed promptly to allow for bidding at a minimum 60% PV drawing, and 100% HV drawings for solar/BESS and IFC drawings for onshore wind projects
Coordinate with Development to ensure the required topographic and ALTA surveys are completed to allow for engineering to proceed
Manage the process, internal timelines, and third-party engineers to produce the necessary work
Participate in the site optimization process
Prepare with the Engineering and Development Teams a permitting plan for the civil work-related permits
Prepare with the Engineering, Transmission, Global Data Management, and Compliance the interconnection plan which shall include all the tasks, equipment, and testing required to interconnect the facility for back feed power and power export to the grid, transmit data to the utility, and RWE, and control substation equipment by utility and RWE.
Coordinate with O&M to ensure that the proper O&M facility is specified, the required initial spares list is established, and other O&M initial project setup requirements are captured in the BoP scope of work
Assemble the various scopes of work from the required Engineering team
Coordinate with Procurement to ensure the necessary engineering, scopes of work, and documentation is available to either bid the project or work with a contractor partner for contract negotiations


Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred. Extensive experience in the construction industry managing projects specifically renewable energy projects will also be considered
Minimum five years of experience in Renewable Energy construction, engineering, and project management. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is beneficial
Ability to travel at least 25%
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
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
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

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $130,000-$170,000. 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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Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com


We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.


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.


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