Preconstruction Lead, Renewable Energy Projects

RWE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Sr. Preconstruction Manager in Austin, TX to lead all preconstruction activities for utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects.

You will coordinate engineering, permitting, interconnection, and scope development to ensure projects are fully designed and de-risked for a smooth construction start. The role requires 7+ years in renewable energy construction/engineering and strong leadership, communication, and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a construction-related field from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Renewable Energy construction, engineering, and project management; PMP is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage customer relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task, coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables, and work independently or in a team.
• Motivated self-starter with problem-solving abilities and diverse background empathy.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction readiness for renewable energy projects by integrating inputs to prepare for construction start.
• Coordinate internal teams and third-party engineers to produce geotechnical, civil, HV, PV, and BESS designs.
• Oversee survey execution and ensure accurate site data for design decisions.
• Drive site layout optimization balancing constructability, permitting constraints, and LCOE considerations.
• Develop and execute civil permitting strategies to secure necessary permits.
• Facilitate utility crossing and critical agreement acquisition with stakeholders.
• Coordinate interconnection planning and scheduling across engineering and compliance teams.
• Integrate O&M requirements into project scope and lifecycle planning.
• Assemble and validate comprehensive scopes of work to ensure bid accuracy.
• Support procurement and contracting by delivering complete engineering packages.
• Incorporate lessons learned to improve design efficiency and reduce costs.
• De-risk projects prior to construction mobilization through risk assessment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Education

Engineering degree

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Sr. Preconstruction Manager in Austin, TX to lead all preconstruction activities for utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects.

You will coordinate engineering, permitting, interconnection, and scope development to ensure projects are fully designed and de-risked for a smooth construction start. The role requires 7+ years in renewable energy construction/engineering and strong leadership, communication, and planning skills.