RWE · 4 hours ago
Project Manager, Transaction Diligence
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expRWE Clean Energy, LLC is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, focusing on utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage. The Project Manager, Transaction Diligence will lead technical diligence efforts for financing transactions, requiring a strong foundation in project engineering and effective coordination across various teams.
EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the technical due diligence process for project financing, working with IEs and internal SMEs
Proactively track diligence logs to resolve all technical Q&A
Review and validate energy yield assessments, OEM specifications and test reports, IE reports, and technical drawings
Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting project financing and bankability
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and lender expectations
Manage deliverables across cross-functional teams (engineering, project execution, transmission, construction, commercial, and finance) to ensure seamless coordination during the financing process
Maintain project timelines, deliverables, and risk registers for technical diligence activities
Work closely with investors and technical SMEs to implement feedback from lessons-learned in project specifications to align with financing requirements
Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders, investors, and external advisors
Provide technical input for financing agreements, term sheets, and lender requirements
Engage with independent engineers, lenders, and consultants to address due diligence queries
Review and negotiate technical aspects of project contracts (EPC, O&M, PPA)
Assist in the financial close process, ensuring technical compliance with lenders' conditions precedents
Lead and participate in developing process improvements for timely close of tax equity deals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Renewable Energy) or a related technical field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in renewable energy technical due diligence, project management, or structured finance
Prior involvement in project finance transactions and investor engagement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess technical risks
Excellent project management skills, with experience in managing multiple stakeholders
Knowledge of industry standards (IEC, IEEE, ASME) and regulatory frameworks
Familiarity with key contracts such as EPC, O&M, PPA, and financing agreements
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven growth organization
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Proficiency in project management tools and financial modeling
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
MBA or Finance-related qualification is a plus
Understanding of financial modeling and investment analysis is advantageous
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
Short-term incentives
Company
RWE
RWE is a provider of renewable energies as well as generating electricity, building storage facilities, and trading energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katja Bartsch-Wünschel
CEO, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia GmbH
Markus Krebber
CEO
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