Project Manager

ACCIONA Energía; Illinois; On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 15 days

HSA contributions

Life and disability coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, storage, wind, and hybrids. You will guide projects from development through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, budget, and performance.

You will coordinate diverse teams and external partners to deliver projects on time and within scope. The role requires 5+ years of experience in renewable energy/project management, strong financial and contractual acumen, and travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading utility-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong financial management skills: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, cost-to-complete.
• Experience with EPC contracts and project controls.
• Proficient scheduling, risk management, and multi-discipline leadership.
• Proficient in MS Office; SharePoint; Primavera P6 or MS Project is a plus.
• PMP and OSHA 30-hour certifications preferred; on-site exp. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-scale renewable energy projects from development to operation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across construction, engineering, safety and quality.
• Manage EPC contracts, changes, claims, and commercial matters.
• Own schedule performance: critical path, milestones, recovery planning.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and earned value analysis.
• Prepare weekly to executive performance updates and KPI dashboards.
• Drive safety culture and interface with utilities and suppliers.
• Support recruitment and training of project personnel.

Skills

5+ years experience

Engineering degree

Budgeting & forecasting

Contract administration

Scheduling & reporting

MS Office & SharePoint

PMP certification

OSHA 30-hour

Travel 25-50%

Fluency in Spanish (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Autodesk platforms

SharePoint

Job description

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.

Job Description

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.

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, 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.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Competencies

• 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: $115,000 - $135,0000
• 10% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics)
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.
• Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and other optional plans.
• 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays.
• $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness‑related memberships and equipment.

Job Location

55 E Monroe St, Suite 2900
Chicago, IL 60603

Physical Requirements, Accommodations, & Accessibility Statement

Seeing & Comprehension: Ability to read and comprehend documents, reports, computer screens, and other written or electronic information. (50-100%)

Communication & Hearing: Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and others. (50‑100%)

Standing & Walking: Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, as applicable to the role. (50-100%)

Climbing, Stooping & Kneeling: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb or perform similar physical activities, as applicable to the role. (25‑49%)

Hand & Finger Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to operate equipment, tools, keyboards, or other devices. (50-100%)

Color Recognition: Ability to distinguish different colors, where required by the position. (50-100%)

If you need any reasonable accommodation at any stage in the recruitment or selection process, please indicate it in the application form.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.