ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 41,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonization goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility, and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.
As a Construction Project Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing and steering large-scale renewable energy generation projects valued at over $100 million. Your responsibilities span the entire project lifecycle, from initial budget development and engineering phases to construction, ensuring successful commercial operation.
Job Description:
- Management of renewable energy generation projects in excess of $100M in various stages of development from construction budget development and preliminary engineering through and including engineering design, construction, and all activities leading to commercial operation.
- Lead the Acciona project team on site consisting of the Construction Manager and Construction Engineers.
- Serve as the owner’s Engineer with customers and contractors. Responsible for monitoring construction quality to ensure that all work is installed in accordance with the plans, specifications, QA/QC requirements, code requirements, contract requirements, and good construction practices.
- Management of pay application approval process in accordance with the contractual terms including review and recommendation of change order approvals.
- Responsible for the Safety and Environmental compliance of Acciona’s personnel and subcontractors during construction in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, and Acciona policies, practices, and procedures. Ensure all personnel and subcontractors meet technical and safety training requirements.
- Provide construction consulting support to the development team in several projects, including project estimate construction costs, schedule, and basic engineering.
- Develop and present the project's construction budget. Identify cost reduction opportunities and track cost performance against budget.
- Manage processes and procedures to safely and effectively construct Acciona renewable generating facilities for “Best in Class Performance”.
- Support in the recruitment, hiring, and training of Construction personnel
- Be proficient at Root Cause Analyses to accurately determine failure mode and reason. Identify and share lessons learned from projects to accurately improve overall project quality, schedule, cost, and safety.
- Complete and maintain required and accurate documentation and records.
- Identify, develop, and build relationships with 3rd party service providers.
- Facilitate the daily and produce weekly and monthly reporting requirements for our internal and external customers, as well as KPI reporting.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent, registration as a P.E. is a plus.
- 5 - 7 years ‘experience in the construction of energy or heavy industrial facilities. A concentration in the renewable energy industry is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully complete large-scale utility or infrastructure projects.
- Able to perform technical and economic feasibility analysis.
- Experience with project management tools and systems (MS Project, Primavera), AutoCAD a plus.
- Possess the ability to think and analyze situations and determine and implement effective resolutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to successfully interact with key executives, external and internal customers.
- Strengths will include excellent communication, organization, and positive leadership and negotiation skills.
- Ability to travel 25% – 50% of the time to domestic and international locations.
- Possess a working understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract implementation.
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate continuous commitment to safe operations. Be an active role model and constant resource to the organization.
- Ability to climb vertical ladders up to 300 feet
- Able to work in an indoor or outdoor environment.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Benefits – we’ve got you covered!
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer a variety of attractive employment incentives:
- Annual Company Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1 , including medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options. After 90 days, you'll also have access to life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and optional plans
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days
- 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays
- $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment
- Career development and growth opportunities , along with access to technical, skills, and language training programs, including tuition reimbursement
- Downtown Chicago office , featuring a modern, open layout with plenty of collaborative spaces and breakout areas. Daily perks include coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center
- Hybrid work schedule , with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, plus early Fridays with a 3 p.m. cut-off
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging, and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.