**RWE Clean Energy, LLC** **To start as soon as possible, full time, Contractor** RWE Clean Energy is growing! We are seeking experienced **Independent** **Contractors** in Preconstruction to work in our Austin or Chicago office as soon as possible. This position will be hybrid, in office 3 days a week with limited (<10%) travel. The main purpose of the **1099** **Preconstruction Project Manager** is to prepare onshore wind, solar, and energy storage projects for construction. The Preconstruction Project Manager, as an Independent Contractor, shall ensure the required engineering is complete for bidding and construction, construction estimates have been developed to support project approval, required civil-based permits (including utility crossing agreements) are in place, Owner-Supplied Equipment is allocated to the project, the interconnection process is scheduled, O&M’s needs are addressed in the BoP contract, the scopes of work are aligned in preparation for bidding, lessons learned are incorporated into the BoP scopes of work, the project has been derisked, and once the contractor mobilizes they can proceed unencumbered to project completion. **Responsibilities** + Engineering & Survey work such as coordinating with the Engineering to ensure that the required geotechnical report, wind civil engineering (foundations, roads, etc.), HV, PV, and BESS engineering (including fire requirements) are completed promptly to allow for bidding at a minimum 60% PV drawing, and 100% HV drawings for solar/BESS and IFC drawings for onshore wind projects + Coordinate with Development to ensure the required topographic and ALTA surveys are completed to allow for engineering to proceed + Manage the process, internal timelines, and third-party engineers to produce the necessary work + Participate in the site optimization process + Prepare with the Engineering and Development Teams a permitting plan for the civil work-related permits + Prepare with the Engineering, Transmission, Global Data Management, and Compliance the interconnection plan which shall include all the tasks, equipment, and testing required to interconnect the facility for back feed power and power export to the grid, transmit data to the utility, and RWE, and control substation equipment by utility and RWE. + Coordinate with O&M to ensure that the proper O&M facility is specified, the required initial spares list is established, and other O&M initial project setup requirements are captured in the BoP scope of work + Assemble the various scopes of work from the required Engineering team + Coordinate with Procurement to ensure the necessary engineering, scopes of work, and documentation are available to either bid on the project or work with a contractor partner for contract negotiations + Evaluate contractor bids for completeness, accuracy and cost competitiveness. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree and/or extensive experience in the construction industry managing projects, specifically renewable energy projects + Minimum five years of experience in Renewable Energy construction, engineering, and project management. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is beneficial + Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships + Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables and meet deadlines + Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities + Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts **Benefits offered:** This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position and is not eligible for benefits. **Apply with just a few clicks:** ad code **89368** Any questions? **Contact HR:** rwe_recruiting@rwe.com Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.