Manager, Project Controls

Company Overview

Treaty Oak Clean Energy, LLC (Treaty Oak) is a clean energy platform focused on developing, commercializing, building and operating its 8 GW+ pipeline of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects in targeted US energy markets.

Our mission is to create a sustainable future by providing clean, low-cost energy solutions to the grid benefitting energy consumers, communities, and generations to come.

Treaty Oak is a wholly owned subsidiary of Macquarie Asset Management (MAM), the world’s largest infrastructure manager and a global leader in the transition to net zero with over $27bn of committed or arranged capital into green energy projects, including 90+ GW in development across 25+ markets globally.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Treaty Oak features an experienced management team with a track record of developing, commercializing and executing 2 GW+ of utility-scale solar projects, and structuring bespoke offtakes and derivative products for 8 GW+ of power projects in the US.

Treaty Oak’s management team has a collective 50+ years’ experience across the critical competencies, including project development, financing, power markets, offtake structuring, design, engineering and real estate.

The Role

Treaty Oak is seeking a Manager, Project Controls who shall be responsible for managing the project management control system for Treaty Oak’s development, preconstruction, and construction projects.

The individual shall prepare, analyze, verify, and report information related to project control areas (e.g., budgeting, planning, scheduling, and cost control) and provide periodic reports to key internal and external stakeholders.

They will oversee schedules for multiple projects concurrently and use such schedule knowledge to to prepare detailed budgets and update, analyze, and advise on spend forecasts.

The ideal candidate has a multi-disciplinary background, understanding of the renewable energy project lifecycle, and experience preparing project-specific budgets, forecasts, and schedules.

The position will report to the Vice President of Construction, working closely to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with development team, construction managers, and FP&A team to prepare accurate, realistic, and timely project control reports including detailed schedule, cost, and budget performance to ensure effective project management
• Maintain project and or other project-related dashboards or trackers with accurate data, consistent formulas, formatting, links, and tracking requirements
• Work alongside development and construction teams to identify and report risks to key milestones based on forecasted vs. actual progress
• Support budget management tasks during development, pre-construction, and construction phases, updating cashflow forecasts based on schedule changes in the project contracts
• Support construction budget to actuals, working with Owner’s Engineers and Contractors’ project management systems.
• Analyze risks and opportunities as part of risk management program
• Prepare and produce reports on project schedule tracking and cost tracking, including variance analyses
• Collaborate with Treaty Oak’s Controller to review and ensure the accuracy of project accounting, cash flow management, and invoice timing
• Assist in the development and implementation of project management processes and tools.
• Provide training and support to project team members on project controls processes and tools.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve project controls processes and tools.

Education and Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including pivot tables, advanced financial formulas, troubleshooting, linking files, graphs, etc.
• Proficiency in MS PowerBI and project management methodologies (e.g., Critical Path Method), tools, and software, such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar
• At least 3 years of experience in renewable energy project development, scheduling, and budget management
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, construction management, accounting, finance, project management, or similar field
• MBA preferred, but not required

Our Values

These five fundamentals guide how we achieve value :

• Integrity : We do what we say we are going to do.
• Collaboration : We know that we are better together.
• Ambition : We embrace challenge and excellence.
• Adaptability : We find solutions and never quit.
• Safety : We effectively identify and manage risk.

Employee Benefits

• The salary for this position is highly competitive and commensurate with experience.
• We offer competitive benefits, including unlimited paid time off, paid holidays, cell-phone stipend, and a fully paid health benefits plan for employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Treaty Oak is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us.

We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Treaty Oak operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills.

We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.