Permitting and Crossings Manager

RWE Clean Energy, LLC. To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent. Functional area: Project Management. Remuneration: Exempt.

RWE is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Permitting and Crossings Manager to lead and coordinate permitting and crossing efforts for utility scale renewable energy projects. This role is critical in ensuring timely and compliant execution of permitting activities, managing subcontractor deliverables, and integrating surveying and title inputs into crossing matrices to manage scheduling and documentation.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with environmental, engineering, legal, and construction teams to manage and align permitting efforts across project phases.
• Develop and maintain permitting schedules post-environmental review, ensuring alignment with project milestones and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development and refinement of preliminary and final crossing matrices, incorporating input from internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Oversee subcontractor activities related to crossings and permitting.
• Review and approval of exhibits and documentation.
• Coordination meetings with proper stakeholders.
• Track progress toward agreement completion and deliverables.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of permitting activities, crossing agreements, and subcontractor deliverables for internal and external reporting.
• Identify potential permitting and crossing risks and work proactively with teams to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
• Effectively prioritize tasks to ensure and maintain operational efficiency.

Job Requirements and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in renewable energy projects, infrastructure development, or utility-scale project management.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools and matrix tracking systems.
• 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.
• 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.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $140,000 – $170,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S. locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

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.

We look forward to meeting you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.