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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12375848 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 Description

Position Overview

As 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop full engineering, procurement, and construction costs for utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects
• Analyze historical procurement and construction costs to identify and implement trends into estimating means and methods
• Drive progress in building new tools and procedures to ensure that Invenergy\'s approach to project estimation exceeds industry standards
• Build relationships with third-party contractors to improve company insight on the renewable industry\'s best construction practices
• Visit 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 presence
• Collaborate 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 expectations
• Assess project budget validity from preconstruction through contracting and project closeout

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 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 Qualifications

• Construction, estimating, or engineering experience with solar projects
• 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, and PowerPoint
• Experience with data analysis, preferably with construction costs and/or forecasting
• Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time

Benefits

Eligible 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.