Project Controls Manager

RWE•Chicago, IL

8d•$130,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
Familiarity with spend curve forecasting and schedule-driven cost modeling
Exposure to cross-functional estimating workflows involving engineering, procurement, and finance

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