Staff Estimator, Renewable Engineering and Project Management - R07688-4121

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11967559 Invenergy drivesinnovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experienceand unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing ourcustomers and communities. We provide power generation and storagesolutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future.We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

Job Description

Position Overview

As a member of the Estimating team, you will be responsible forevaluating 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop full engineering, procurement, and construction costs forutility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects
• Analyze historical procurement and construction costs to identifyand implement trends into estimating means and methods
• Drive progress in building new tools and procedures to ensure thatInvenergy\'s approach to project estimation exceeds industrystandards
• Build relationships with third-party contractors to improve companyinsight on the renewable industry\'s best construction practices
• Visit prospective projects from time to time across the country toalign cost estimates with applicable site conditions, including butnot limited to: site accessibility, topography, hydrology, andinfrastructure presence
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering and constructionteams, as well as key contractors in the market.
• Evaluate contractor proposals to ensure contractor bids align withclient expectations
• Assess project budget validity from preconstruction throughcontracting and project closeout

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0 - 3 years of experience in construction, estimating, engineeringor related professional experience.
• Bachelor\'s degree in an engineering or related technical disciplineincluding but not limited to Physics, Construction Management, andEnvironmental Science.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, given itsfrequent use in this role.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employervisa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Construction, estimating, or engineering experience with wind,solar, or energy storage technologies
• Familiarity with Procore, RSMeans, or similar estimating software
• Familiarity with site design tools including CAD and GIS software
• Proficient with Microsoft office products such as Project, Word, andPowerPoint
• Experience with data analysis, preferably with construction costsand/or forecasting
• Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projectsat a time

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to, among otherthings, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.