Project Controls Manager

RWE Gruppe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; 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

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Short-term incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee cost, schedule, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across multiple projects. You will collaborate with Execution Project Managers, Controllers, Preconstruction, Finance, and other functions to enhance process reliability and deliver actionable insights for project delivery.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of project controls experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project controls, financial analysis, project management, construction, or 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, deadline orientation, and cross-stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Preconstruction, Execution Project Managers, and other groups to meet project control needs.
• Coordinate with Execution Project Managers and Controllers to deliver accurate, timely project control reports (schedule, cost, budget).
• Lead budget management activities such as forecasting, accruals, and weekly financial snapshots.
• Analyze project performance and variances; review invoices and change orders; prepare reports.
• Support Structured Finance with Tax Equity deliverables; ensure timely submissions.
• Oversee the PR process in SAP for project-related orders; ensure data integrity.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards and trackers with precise data and formulas.
• Ensure data integrity and SharePoint document management for seamless information flow.
• Apply end-to-end project controls knowledge to improve reliability and decision-making.
• Lead review sessions to align across departments and resolve issues; mentor interns/associates.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Cost control

Forecasting

Data analysis

MS Office

SAP

SharePoint

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction/PM/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

SharePoint

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Management

Remuneration: Exempt

The Project Controls Manager will 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:

• Bachelor’s 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 $130,000 - $150,000. 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.

Any questions? Contact HR: [e-mail]

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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 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 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.