Wind Energy Project Manager Jobs in Waterloo, IL

About The Position

The Renewables Project Manager leads the largest and most complex projects and/or portfolios of small projects consisting of large project teams, high levels of complexity and/or risk with significant strategic significance to Ameren. The PM will be tasked to support, oversight and/or execution of Build Transfer Agreement contracts, development transfers, self-developed, and Notice to Proceed contracts for Renewables projects including solar, wind, and battery storage.

*Successful Project Manager job title classification and associated career band to be based on qualifications and experience. For questions contact the hiring manager prior to application.

Minimum Key responsibilities include:

Responsible for obtaining complete project scope definition and communicating scope to team members.

Manages scope, budget and schedule of large and/or highly complex projects/portfolios of smaller projects; mentors others on project management methodology, and ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget constraints.

Leads the project team in the planning and organization of project logistics, problem solving and processes to drive team velocity and ensure full team engagement and successful project delivery.

Develops/manages project budget of most complex projects/portfolios of smaller projects, reviews and approves invoices, vendor proposals, scope revisions, etc. Develops project forecasts and revises project budgets and forecasts.

Applies organization and leadership skills to ensure internal and external resources work together to meet project objectives.

Manages stakeholder expectations for project delivery, facilitates transparency and adaptation, and communicates how projects drive value for the business.

Leads the project team in the development of contracting strategies that maximize value to Ameren's customers.

Proactively manages contracts to ensure that vendors/suppliers uphold the terms of the contract.

Creates, delivers and implements project change approach, strategy and plan; and change management activities to ensure ongoing stakeholder and user engagement; mentors team and peers in the roles and responsibilities of change management.

Demonstrates ability to lead, coach and guide others on project activities.

Mentors project managers at the P1, P2, P3 levels and peers.

Ability to drive results through informal and servant leadership methods

Actively involved in commercial discussion and negotiations with 3rd party developers, EPCs, and contractors for Build Transfer, Development Transfer, and Self Developed Ameren Renewables Projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Seven or more years of relevant experience in project management including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting or project accounting including cost management systems to support project budget, forecast, and spend required. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. Seven years is the minimum number of years required to be considered for this level role.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Complete understanding of Project Management techniques and skills. Strong understanding of: Project Management tools e.g., Primavera, Primavera Analytics, Maximo, PowerPlan, Oracle BI, Unifier, etc.; change management strategies and principles; project planning principles such as timing, cost and the implications of project cost overruns/underruns; resources planning; how vendors are chosen, motivated and managed; cost controls and project analytics; schedule development, management and controls; project risks and risk management strategies; contract types and contracting strategy; details of project lifecycle and internal processes

that facilitate the project lifecycle; stakeholder identification and management; project accounting and cost management; scope development, business justification and project benefits. Although an engineering degree is not required, the individual is expected to develop a sufficient technical understanding of the work; essential to managing technical projects and establishing credibility with the overall team that this individual will be leading.