Senior Associate, Project Controls

RWE•Chicago, IL

46d•$97,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate, Project Controls is responsible for delivering detailed and timely project control reports, managing recurring budget activities, and conducting advanced analyses of project performance. This role ensures financial accuracy, supports compliance, and provides strategic insights to drive project success across multiple workstreams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in project controls, financial analysis, or a related discipline
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Applies working knowledge of project controls processes across multiple projects
Proficient in manipulating and validating data across systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
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 multi-task, 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
This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
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.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Preconstruction, Execution Project Managers, and Controllers to deliver comprehensive project control reports, including schedule, cost, and budget performance
Take ownership of recurring budget activities such as forecasting, accruals, and weekly financial snapshots, ensuring alignment with project milestones
Conduct advanced analyses of project performance metrics and variances (OKRs); validate contractor invoices and change orders, and support resolution discussions
Support Tax Equity deliverables and Purchase Requisiton (PR) processes, ensuring compliance; accuracy and integrity of SAP project expenditure data; and timely execution of project financial workflows
Maintain and enhance dashboards, trackers and SharePoint documentation to ensure accuracy and usability for stakeholders
Identify and communicate risks or inconsistencies in project data, recommending process improvements for efficiency and accuracy
Analyze root causes, uncover risks and opportunities, and document lessons learned for future optimization
Accurately forecast complex financial cash expenditures and expertly manage accruals
Conduct in-depth performance analysis of actual spend against budget, utilizing advanced analytical tools to provide strategic insights and recommendations
Efficiently create, monitor, and implement purchase orders, continuously tracking their progress and ensuring execution in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
Facilitate review sessions for assigned projects to align teams and resolve issues, with support from senior team members
Build relationships and networks with internal and external partners, adapting communication style to advise on complex matters

Benefits

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
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.