<p style="text-align:left;"><b>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 decarbonisation 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.</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p>At ACCIONA Energía, we are seeking a skilled Capex Estimator to support our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects across North America. In this role, you’ll prepare accurate cost estimates for wind, solar, and transmission projects, ensuring our bids are competitive and our projects are delivered with efficiency and quality. You’ll collaborate closely with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams, bringing deep knowledge of electrical and civil construction methods to help us deliver best-in-class renewable infrastructure.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>Develop conceptual and detailed cost estimates for renewable energy projects.</p></li><li><p>Review project plans, perform quantity take-offs, and evaluate contractor/subcontractor proposals.</p></li><li><p>Support bid processes, including RFP preparation and analysis.</p></li><li><p>Track market trends (materials, labor, commodities) and report insights.</p></li><li><p>Propose cost-saving strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.</p></li><li><p>Provide support during construction, including evaluating change orders and monitoring costs.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>About you:</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.</p></li><li><p>5+ years of experience in cost estimating; utility-scale renewable projects or large transmission/substation projects preferred.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency with commercial estimating tools (e.g., Timberline/SageCRE, QuickBid, On-Screen Takeoff, RSMeans).</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of construction methods, specifications, and market pricing trends.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and analytical skills, with attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD experience a plus.</p></li><li><p>Willingness to travel 10–20% (domestic and international).</p></li><li><p>Valid driver’s license; fluency in Spanish is a plus.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Benefits – we’ve got you covered!</b></p><p>In addition to competitive base pay, we offer a variety of attractive employment incentives:</p><ul><li><p><b>Base Pay:<span> </span></b><span> $110,000 – $135,000 </span> (based on experience, education, and skillset)</p></li><li><p><b>10% Annual Performance Bonus</b><span> </span>based on individual performance and company metrics.</p></li><li><p><b>Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1,</b><span> </span>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</p></li><li><p><b>401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days</b></p></li><li><p><b>15 days of PTO</b><span> </span>(with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays</p></li><li><p><b>$50 monthly reimbursement for health,</b><span> </span>wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment</p></li><li><p><b>Career development and growth opportunities</b>, along with access to technical, skills, and language training programs, including tuition reimbursement</p></li><li><p><b>Downtown Chicago office</b>, 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</p></li><li><p><b>Hybrid work schedule</b>, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, plus early Fridays with a 3 p.m. cut-off</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Job Location:</p><ul><li><p>55 E. Monroe St., Suite 2009, Chicago, IL 60603 </p></li></ul><p></p><p>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.</p>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Scheduler/Cost Controller

<p><b>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 decarbonisation 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.</b></p><p></p>At ACCIONA Energía, we are seeking a skilled Capex Estimator to support our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects across North America. In this role, you’ll prepare accurate cost estimates for wind, solar, and transmission projects, ensuring our bids are competitive and our projects are delivered with efficiency and quality. You’ll collaborate closely with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams, bringing deep knowledge of electrical and civil construction methods to help us deliver best-in-class renewable infrastructure.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>Develop conceptual and detailed cost estimates for renewable energy projects.</p></li><li><p>Review project plans, perform quantity take-offs, and evaluate contractor/subcontractor proposals.</p></li><li><p>Support bid processes, including RFP preparation and analysis.</p></li><li><p>Track market trends (materials, labor, commodities) and report insights.</p></li><li><p>Propose cost-saving strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.</p></li><li><p>Provide support during construction, including evaluating change orders and monitoring costs.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>About you:</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.</p></li><li><p>5+ years of experience in cost estimating; utility-scale renewable projects or large transmission/substation projects preferred.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency with commercial estimating tools (e.g., Timberline/SageCRE, QuickBid, On-Screen Takeoff, RSMeans).</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of construction methods, specifications, and market pricing trends.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and analytical skills, with attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD experience a plus.</p></li><li><p>Willingness to travel 10–20% (domestic and international).</p></li><li><p>Valid driver’s license; fluency in Spanish is a plus.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Benefits – we’ve got you covered!</b></p><p>In addition to competitive base pay, we offer a variety of attractive employment incentives:</p><ul><li><p><b>Base Pay:<span>&nbsp;</span></b><span>&nbsp;$110,000 – $135,000 </span> (based on experience, education, and skillset)</p></li><li><p><b>10% Annual Performance Bonus</b><span>&nbsp;</span>based on individual performance and company metrics.</p></li><li><p><b>Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1,</b><span>&nbsp;</span>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</p></li><li><p><b>401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days</b></p></li><li><p><b>15 days of PTO</b><span>&nbsp;</span>(with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays</p></li><li><p><b>$50 monthly reimbursement for health,</b><span>&nbsp;</span>wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment</p></li><li><p><b>Career development and growth opportunities</b>, along with access to technical, skills, and language training programs, including tuition reimbursement</p></li><li><p><b>Downtown Chicago office</b>, 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</p></li><li><p><b>Hybrid work schedule</b>, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, plus early Fridays with a 3 p.m. cut-off</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Job Location:</p><ul><li><p>55 E. Monroe St., Suite 2009, Chicago, IL 60603&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p></p><p>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.</p>

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