Senior Renewable Preconstruction Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Short-term incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC in Austin, TX seeks a Sr. Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction for utility-scale wind, solar and storage projects, coordinating engineering, permitting, interconnection and scope development.

You will manage engineering deliverables, surveys, site layouts, permitting strategies, interconnection planning and risk reduction to ensure a ready-to-bid, construction-start timeline.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or construction field from an accredited university.
• 7+ years in Renewable Energy construction, engineering, and project management; PMP preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction readiness by integrating engineering, permitting, procurement and operations inputs.
• Coordinate internal teams and third-party engineers to produce designs and schedules.
• Oversee surveys and site data collection to support design decisions.
• Drive site layout optimization balancing constructability, permitting, and cost.
• Develop civil permitting strategies and align with regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate utility crossing and interconnection planning with stakeholders.
• Incorporate O&M requirements into project scope and contracts.
• Assemble comprehensive scopes of work and ensure bid readiness.
• Support procurement with complete engineering packages and documentation.
• Lead LCOE analyses and risk reviews to optimize design and cost.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or construction-related field

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC in Austin, TX seeks a Sr. Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction for utility-scale wind, solar and storage projects, coordinating engineering, permitting, interconnection and scope development.

You will manage engineering deliverables, surveys, site layouts, permitting strategies, interconnection planning and risk reduction to ensure a ready-to-bid, construction-start timeline.