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Senior Associate, Project Controls Cost & Scheduling

Invenergy · Chicago, IL · $108,000–$124,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a cost variance you investigated. What was really driving it?

What they are checking: Whether they dig into root causes instead of just reporting numbers that moved.

How have you mentored analysts to make sure their reports were accurate and on time?

What they are checking: Whether they can review others' work and build skills, which the posting asks of this role.

What would you do

Tariffs change on a key component mid-construction. How would you analyze the impact on the portfolio?

What they are checking: Whether they can trace a tariff change to affected projects, quantify it and explain options clearly.

A project manager disagrees with your forecast and says it's too pessimistic. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can defend their numbers with evidence while staying open to information they missed.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd build a monthly cost performance report for a portfolio of renewable construction projects.

What they are checking: Whether they can turn raw cost data into a clear view of budget, forecast and variance that leaders trust.

How do you set and manage contingency on a project, and when do you release it?

What they are checking: Whether they treat contingency as a risk-based tool with discipline, not a slush fund.

How do you build a cost forecast that holds up, rather than one that changes every month?

What they are checking: Whether they forecast from commitments, progress and known risks, not by simply spreading the remaining budget.

What makes a project controls dashboard useful to executives instead of overwhelming?

What they are checking: Whether they design reporting around decisions leaders need to make.

How do cost and schedule connect in your analysis?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that schedule slips drive cost, and can show that link to leadership.

Which tools have you used for cost tracking and reporting, and what did you build in them?

What they are checking: Whether they are hands-on with the systems and spreadsheets the work depends on.

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The full job description

As published by Invenergy.

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. 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 the Sr. Associate Project Controls Cost & Scheduling, your tasks will include, but are not limited to, creation of detailed construction schedules, critical path analysis, variance reporting, analysis of earned value, and compiling other performance data analyses for reporting. The Sr. Associate, Project Controls will work hand in hand with the project management team and will support the team with other project controls functions as needed. Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. Responsibilities • Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying relationships, logic, milestones, durations, the critical path, and constraints for the portfolio of projects • Act as a subject matter expert for scheduling within the organization • Implement quality checks for schedule accuracy and consistency • Monitor and proactively identify schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies • Evaluate impacts of change orders and delays on project timelines • Support claims analysis and dispute resolution • Provide Earned Value analysis and other progress reporting functions • Communicate and coordinate between individuals and departments to manage the program schedule and update process • Work independently with project managers to design project scope and report on costs and schedules • Own the baseline schedule and work with the clients on updates providing strategic and intuitive information for the team • Maintain schedule integrity and version control • Utilize AI tools to support scheduling responsibilities • Perform QA/QC on project schedules to ensure alignment and compliance with program goals and initiatives • Prepare ad-hoc reports, as directed by management • Contractor and subcontractor interface and review of their schedules • Run and manage schedule review meetings • Coordinate and liaison across multiple departments to ensure stakeholder buy-in to the project schedule Minimum Qualifications • BA/BS degree in a relevant field (Construction Management or Engineering preferred) • 7+ years work experience in construction or construction related position • Experience with large-scale projects • Advanced proficiency in scheduling software Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud • Experience in critical path schedule analysis, integrated cost-schedule planning, schedule performance assessment, and reporting. • Strong expertise in CPM (Critical Path Method) scheduling • Experience with high volume quick turnaround projects • Ability to work collaboratively during interactive planning sessions making changes in real time • Advanced MS Office skills • Excellent written and oral communications skills and analytical abilities • Excellent interpersonal skills • Able to travel up to 5% of the time • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future Preferred Qualifications • Experience in network schedule development working in a project team environment, using advanced scheduling techniques such as resource loading, and critical path analysis. • Experience in Work Breakdown Structure development. • Experience with cost-schedule change control processes. • Experience in Solar, Wind or Thermal Construction • Utility experience; specifically, transmission, distribution, and/ or substation Base Pay $108,000.00 - $124,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 20% - 30% 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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