Staff Estimator – Renewable Engineering and Project Management
| Company | Invenergy |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Salary | $80000 – $95000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- 0 – 3 years of experience in construction, estimating, engineering or related professional experience.
- 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.
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
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, 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