Project Estimator, Renewable Engineering and Project Management

Company:  Invenergy
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 26/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.Job DescriptionPosition OverviewAs a member of the Estimating team, you will be responsible for evaluating construction and capital cost of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across Invenergy’s development portfolio.This on-site position is located at our headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.ResponsibilitiesDevelop full engineering, procurement, and construction costs for utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projectsAnalyze historical procurement and construction costs to identify and implement trends into estimating means and methodsDrive progress in building new tools and procedures to ensure that Invenergy’s approach to project estimation exceeds industry standardsBuild relationships with third-party contractors to improve company insight on the renewable industry’s best construction practicesVisit prospective projects from time to time across the country to align cost estimates with applicable site conditions, including but not limited to: site accessibility, topography, hydrology, and infrastructure presenceCollaborate closely with internal engineering and construction teams, as well as key contractors in the market.Evaluate contractor proposals to ensure contractor bids align with client expectationsAssess project budget validity from preconstruction through contracting and project closeoutContribute to ongoing improvements to Invenergy's wind, solar, and storage estimating means and methodsMinimum QualificationsAt least 3 years of construction, estimating, engineering, or similar experience in the energy industry.Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline including but not limited to Physics, Construction Management, and Environmental Science.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, given its frequent use in this role.Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.Preferred QualificationsConstruction, estimating, or engineering experience with solar projectsFamiliarity with Procore, RSMeans, or similar estimating softwareFamiliarity with site design tools including CAD and GIS softwareProficient with Microsoft office products such as Project, Word, and PowerPointExperience with data analysis, preferably with construction costs and/or forecastingAbility to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a timeBenefitsEligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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