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RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Sr. Vice President of Project Execution will be responsible for all aspects of constructing RWE’s rapidly growing portfolio of large scale solar, solar and battery storage power generation projects as well as stand-alone battery storage projects within RWE Clean Energy’s construction safety and quality standards, on-time and on-budget to satisfy the project’s investment case. As a core member of RWECE’s Senior Leadership Team, the SVP of Project Execution will be responsible for leading Generate Impact by Creating Value at Scale, Excelling at Execution, Partnering to Grow, and Teaming to Solve

Responsibilities :

• Creating value at scale: Being a strategic leader responsible for driving long term strategies and operational improvement plans to scale RWE Clean Energy to building 4.5GW+ of projects per year at industry leading returns

• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, and Procurement teams on long term strategies to scale the business and gain a competitive edge

• Lead strategic initiatives to reduce levelized cost of energy (LCOE), accelerate schedules, and enhance delivery certainty / predictability

• Collaborate with Development, Commercial, and Executive teams to provide key input into individual project investment decisions as well as M&A opportunities

• Develop RWE Clean Energy’s execution strategy, including what we do, how we partner, and driving what differentiates us and creates a competitive advantage

• Excelling at execution: Driving operational excellence to achieve cost, schedule, safety and quality goals across the portfolio of construction projects

• Lead a team of regional and technology focused VPs in effective execution of solar, wind, and storage projects. Ensuring safety, quality, and compliance standards are maintained

• Lead EPC relationships, including claims resolution with the support of Legal

• Coordinate/manage equipment contracts and timing of deliveries (RWE supplied)

• Manage Interconnection at the construction phase. Lead coordination with power grid operators and transmission system owners.

• Coordinate plant final commissioning, and transition of project accountability to the Operations and Asset Management Team

• Provide input into projects in the development phase in support of investment decisions, M&A opportunity evaluation, and ensuring construction readiness

• Drive a continuous improvement and innovation focused culture that relentlessly pursues improvement in individual and organizational performance

• Partnering to Grow: Building and managing long-term external partnerships based on trust, transparency, and collaboration

• Establish and manage industry leading partnerships with our EPCs, sub-contractors, and suppliers

• Drive collaboration to continuously seek win-win opportunities that create value for both RWE Clean Energy and our partners

• Work closely with Development and Procurement organizations to strategically schedule projects and source equipment to support cost efficiency and flawless execution

• Build industry relationships with utilities, developers, and EPCs that support collaboration and effective teaming

• Team to Solve: Lead a culture of accountability and empowerment to develop high performing teams that leverage the organizations collective creativity and resourcefulness to find solutions and seize opportunities

• Foster a collaborative team environment across a national project execution team – sharing lessons learned, codifying best practices, and working together to solve problems and capture opportunities

• Lead individual and team development; identifying high performing individuals, leading career development including skill building and leadership training, establishing effective team environment that foster diversity and collective strength

• Develop talent strategies that support growth and capability enhancement, including succession and advancement planning, recruiting, and training to attract, develop, and retain a high performing project execution organization

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar required

• Master’s in Business Administration, Engineering degree a plus

• 15+ years’ experience in power generation and/or renewable energy industry

• Repeatable construction experience outside of power generation / renewable to be considered

Leadership Behaviors:

• Team Leadership

• People Development

• Strategic Thinking

• Collaboration

• Continuous Improvement

• Communication Skills

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships

• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign ro re-assign duties to this job at any time.

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.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.