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Project Manager, Operations Management

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Acciona Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-29
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Management
  • Management
    Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 115000 - 135000 USD Yearly USD 115000.00 135000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), wind, and hybrid energy facilities. This position manages projects from development and pre-construction through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and commercial operation, with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, budget, and overall project performance. The role leads multidisciplinary teams and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects from development through commercial operation, coordinating multidisciplinary project teams across construction, engineering, safety, quality, environmental, procurement, project controls, and commissioning.
  • Manage EPC, engineering, supply, construction, and service agreements, including contract compliance, change orders, claims, and commercial matters.
  • Own project schedule performance, including critical path analysis, milestone tracking, recovery planning, and schedule reporting.
  • Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, earned value, contingency, and cost-to-complete analysis.
  • Lead project reporting, including weekly, monthly, and executive updates, KPI dashboards, performance tracking, closeout, and turnover records.
  • Lead quality management activities, including inspections, non-conformance resolution, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and lessons learned.
  • Serve as a primary interface with utilities, transmission providers, engineering firms, contractors, equipment suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
  • Champion a proactive safety culture and drive performance against TRIR, LTIR, and environmental objectives.
  • Support the recruitment and training of project personnel.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills and Competencies

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience managing utility-scale renewable energy, power generation, heavy industrial, or infrastructure projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
  • Strong experience with project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, cost-to-complete, and project controls.
  • Strong contract administration and commercial management experience, including EPC and related project agreements.
  • Experience with project scheduling, risk management, performance reporting, and managing multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint; experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Autodesk platforms is a plus.
  • PMP and OSHA 30-Hour certifications are preferred; on-site construction experience is preferred.
  • Ability to travel 25%-50% to domestic and international locations.
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
  • Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Pay & Benefits
  • Base Pay:…
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