Execution - Project Manager

RWE Gruppe; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Education Assistance

Short-Term Incentives

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Project Execution Manager to oversee PV and Battery field construction activities, managing budgets, schedules, safety, and client coordination. The role requires leadership across civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural trades with travel up to 50%.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years in renewable energy projects (PV and energy storage), a BS in engineering or related field, and PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or construction-related field from an accredited university.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in renewable energy projects in PV and energy storage.
• Experience with budgets, schedules, performance, and quality.
• Experience integrating design, construction, start-up, turnover and O&M.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and hold a valid US driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and manage project support services including budgeting and scheduling.
• Management of contractors, subcontractors and equipment vendors; subcontracting contracts.
• Maintain customer contact and produce deliverables for the client.
• Oversee project phases to meet time and budget targets and improve customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate withEngineering/Development/PM teams on design optimization and value engineering.
• Direct contract administration, risk management, and budgeting/invoicing activities.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

MS Office / Teams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or construction-related field

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Project Execution Manager will be responsible for overseeing the PV and Battery Field Construction activities, including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural trades. This position plays a key role in the department by managing budgets, project schedules, ensuring safety objectives are achieved, and coordinating with customers. Specific key areas of focus include estimating, establishing subcontracts, supervising subcontractors and vendors, quality control, maintaining project schedules, and interfacing directly with the customer. The successful candidate will have a strong presence and ensure company objectives are achieved.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate and manage project support services including but not limited to project design, budgeting, and scheduling; pre-qualification, selection, and management of contractors, subcontractors and equipment vendors; development and structuring of project-related contracts; maintaining close contact with the customer; and production of customer deliverables
• Manage phases of Projects in compliance with Contracts, maintain or enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
• Collaborate with Engineering, Development, and Project Management teams in conducting design optimization and value engineering of clean generation projects
• Conduct constructability reviews and pre-construction site walks
• Perform cost estimating and purchasing functions
• Direct construction contract administration and risk management activities
• Manage budgets, schedules and invoicing, and other contract requirements to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Monitor and manage jobsites compliance with the corporate safety plan, design drawings and contract agreements
• Ensure all project-related documentation is recorded in the project directory and/or CRM as appropriate
• Maintain working knowledge of codes, new technology and internal company design standards/requirements
• Oversee various testing and quality assurance checks by Engineering or subcontractor staff to verify the quality of completed projects

Job Requirements and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a construction-related field from an accredited university preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Renewable energy projects in both PV and Energy Storage
• Previous budget/schedule/performance/quality responsibilities
• Specific experience with building energy systems including electrical, Civil, PV and Energy storage systems
• Experience in the overall integration of Design engineering, construction, start-up, close-out, turnover and subsequent O&M of a variety of Construction projects
• Able to travel up to 50% of the time
• Has a valid US driver’s license
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• 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 and lead 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
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas officesand 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 Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time

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.

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

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.

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 RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, 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 RWE’s 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 americas.rwe.com.

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.