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Senior Project Manager, Renewable Project Management

Invenergy · Chicago, IL · $155,000–$185,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a project you brought to commercial operation. What almost went wrong?

What they are checking: Whether they have real end-to-end experience and can talk honestly about risks they managed.

Describe a time you had to deliver bad news about cost or schedule to leadership.

What they are checking: Whether they raise problems early and honestly with a plan, rather than hiding them until it is too late.

What would you do

You are managing three construction sites, and one is falling behind schedule. How do you decide where to focus?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize across sites and act on the biggest risk to commercial operation dates.

The EPC contractor submits a large change order you think is not justified. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can review claims against the contract and negotiate firmly without damaging the working relationship.

How do you keep safety a priority when the schedule is under pressure?

What they are checking: Whether they will hold the line on safety even when deadlines push the other way.

About the work

Walk me through how you would prepare and negotiate an EPC contract for a utility-scale solar project.

What they are checking: Whether they understand scope, price, schedule, guarantees and risk allocation that shape construction outcomes.

How do you make sure every construction permit is in place before work starts?

What they are checking: Whether they have a reliable process for permits, since missing one can stop a project.

How do you give technical guidance to the business development team on a project still in development?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot constructability and cost issues early, which this role is expected to provide.

What would you watch most closely during the construction of a wind project versus a solar project?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the different construction risks and sequences of each technology.

How do you track budget, schedule and risk across a project so nothing surprises you?

What they are checking: Whether they have strong project controls habits and use them to manage, not just report.

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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 a Senior Project Manager, Renewable Project Management, you will provide technical guidance to business development efforts and support advanced development and construction for renewable energy projects. You will be responsible for managing projects from advanced development and construction to achieve commercial operation and supporting the technical needs of projects in development. Responsibilities Prepare, negotiate and manage EPC Contracts. Manage of construction permitting activities and ensure that all required construction permits have been obtained. Manage and monitor construction activities for multiple project sites. Ensure that the site construction activities adhere to established construction protocols. Assist development team with site layout, micro-siting and civil design of projects. Lead coordination of development and construction efforts with interconnecting utilities. Lead coordination and support of internal project financing and accounting efforts. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or similar. • 10+ years of professional experience with 7+ years of progressive project management, related, or equivalent experience. • Thorough understanding and implementation of projects in accordance with contracts. • Excellent solution-seeking, teamwork, leadership and communication skills which extend across all organizational and management levels. • Demonstrated ability in leadership of multi-disciplined teams of engineers and outside consultants. • Experience in development and execution of complex project schedules utilizing state-of-the art scheduling tools. • Able to travel up to 25% of the time. • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus. • Power industry, renewable energy industry experience preferred. Specific experience in wind and solar farm development. • Construction field experience. Base Pay $155,000.00 - $185,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 25% - 40% 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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