Senior Staff Estimator, Renewable Engineering and Project Management

Company: Invenergy, LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 27, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Staff Estimator, Renewable Engineering and Project Management
Apply locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R07689
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.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
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

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• 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
  
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  • 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
    
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    • 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.
      
      Base Pay
      90,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 15%
      The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
      In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
      Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, 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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