Senior Manager, Project Controls
RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area : Project Management; Finance / Controlling Remuneration : Exempt The Senior Manager, Project Controls will lead and oversee project controls functions across a portfolio of complex projects, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance in financial reporting, forecasting, and performance tracking. Serve as a strategic liaison between project controls, finance, and execution teams to drive alignment on controls strategy and deliver actionable insights for decision-making.
Role Responsibilities :
- Lead coordination efforts with Execution PMs, Controllers, and Preconstruction teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in project control data across multiple projects
- Oversee preparation of complex reports on budget performance, forecasts, and cost variances; review change orders and invoices for compliance and accuracy
- Manage Tax Equity and PR processes for high-impact projects; act as escalation point for invoice or PO discrepancies
- Guide development of advanced dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools to maintain data integrity and provide executive-ready insights
- Mentor junior associates and managers on project control processes and best practices; deliver training and coaching to support development
- Represent project controls in cross-functional working groups and special projects aimed at improving systems or methodologies
- Supervise project control functions across a portfolio of projects, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business priorities
- Drive consistency in project financial reporting and forecasting; review and validate project variances and provide actionable insights to Execution and Finance teams
- Support implementation of new tools, dashboards, and reporting standards to improve visibility and efficiency across project lifecycles
- Represent the team in operational reviews or steering committees, providing updates on performance metrics, risks, and process enhancements
Job Requirements and Experiences :
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance, or a related fieldMinimum of 7 years in project controls, financial analysis, or related discipline (prior people management preferred)Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationshipsDemonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables spaceExcellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and TeamsStrong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlinesStrong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverablesAbility to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a teamMotivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilitiesProven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgroundsResponds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachableIs detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business conceptsExpert-level understanding of project controls frameworks, systems, and compliance processesAdvanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and integrated reportingExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to resolve complex, cross-functional challengesExperience mentoring and managing team members and third-party vendorsProficiency with real-time applications and project management softwareExperience 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 requiredBenefits 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.
Contact HR : rwece_recruiting@rwe.com