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Senior Manager, Project Execution

Lensa
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2025
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RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Project Management

Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Manager, Project Execution role will oversee the estimating, planning, and execution of projects assigned, taking ultimate responsibility for the key deliverables on each project. Plan and assign work responsibilities to direct reports, manage people, monitor, and report on deliverables. Work cross-functionally amongst the DCE group and the company as a whole to achieve individual and group goals. Be a creative problem solver who collaborates to meet objectives. An expert communicator who can motivate a team to accomplish common goals.

Role Responsibilities

  • Plan, monitor, and control all assigned projects' scope, budget, and schedule
  • Supervise direct reports as a manager in both project and business contexts
  • Travel as needed to meet departmental goals
  • Delegate responsibility amongst direct reports, monitor and progress report
  • Responsibility for overall deliverables as designated by the supervisor
  • Collaborate cross-functionally through various departments to complete tasks assigned
  • Review and approve EPC and subcontract language for all projects to ensure scope captures all aspects of the project’s requirements to protect the company
  • Remain abreast of IRA and other pertinent financial requirements and integrate requirements into EPC or subcontract documents
  • Maintain an expert level knowledge of project delivery means methods and techniques in order to direct the work of others
  • Retain working knowledge of all forms of agreement for off takers including Power Purchase Agreements, shared savings, Energy Performance Contract and Tolling agreements
  • Review and interpret reports from Project and Construction managers and provide analysis and recommendation on appropriate path
  • Creative problem-solving ability within a team setting
  • Oversee Residential Business Workmanship warranty and production claims
  • Negotiate with subcontractors or EPCs as appropriate

Job Requirements And Experiences

  • Undergraduate Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field
  • Project Management PMP certification preferred
  • A minimum of twelve (12) years of direct experience in Solar and Battery Storage project delivery, being involved with the project planning, construction, commissioning, and operation
  • Minimum of Three (3) years of experience managing teams of Project and Construction Managers
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
  • Detail-oriented engineer with an eye for the big picture
  • Demonstrated expertise in the renewable space, desire to learn about the Company
  • 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 multitask, 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
  • Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy 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 or New York is $134,000 - $180,000. 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.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90841. 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.

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.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

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Salary : $134,000 - $180,000

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