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Cost Estimator - Power Generation Capital Projects
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2025-12-27
Listing for:
Adams Dearborn LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Estimator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Our client, a renewable energy power producer, is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Cost Estimator to support the development and execution of renewable energy projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring projects are accurately scoped, competitively priced, and effectively budgeted throughout the planning and construction phases.
Our client offers- Great Benefits
- Great Downtown Location (hybrid 3 days in-office)
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Prepare both conceptual and detailed cost estimates for renewable energy projects across various development stages.
- Analyze project plans, perform quantity take-offs, and assess contractor and subcontractor proposals.
- Support procurement and bidding efforts, including preparation and evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Monitor and report on market trends related to materials, labor, and commodities to inform pricing strategies.
- Recommend cost optimization strategies and contribute to continuous process improvement.
- Develop internal estimates to forecast project scope, cost, and timelines during early development phases.
- Maintain and update construction estimating tools with real-time data and insights provided by the Construction Team.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and external partners to ensure accurate and competitive estimates.
- Assist during the construction phase by reviewing change orders and tracking project costs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance or related field.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in major infrastructure design preferred and experience in renewable energy construction and design.
- Strong communications skills and the ability to provide training on complex operations.
- Experience in renewable energy construction and design.
- Good software skills
Adams Dearborn is a Chicago based professional staffing and executive search firm. We specialize in:
Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
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