Onsite Project Controls Specialist – IL

Invera Energy (www.inveraenergy.com) provides commercial advisory consulting services to the renewable energy industry. We specialize in project development and project management consulting services, climate change policy analysis, and asset acquisition/divestiture services for utility-scale wind and solar power and energy storage projects. With experience in renewable energy and climate change dating to the late 1990s, Invera Energy provides consulting on a variety of projects in the US to utilities, developers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers.

Invera Energy Inc., headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, is seeking a bright, motivated, and conscientious Onsite Project Controls Specialist to work full-time in Livingston and Kankakee Counties in Illinois. This position will be in a construction trailer for about twenty-one (21) months, then may transition to remote work or to another job site. Prospective applicants should have a passion for the field of renewable energy and/or construction management. This position will primarily provide technical, project controls, contracting and administrative support as part of the construction team for a utility-scale wind project. This position will expose the employee to wind energy technologies, heavy construction, and other areas within the renewable energy market segment. This position is initially heavily involved with project controls and administrative efforts; however, depending on the skills and interests of the employee, there is the ability to grow your technical skills and experience over the course of the project and potential other roles within Invera Energy.

• Perform document controls, reporting and administrative functions in support of construction project staff
• Oversee training, set up, administration and monitoring for compliance of document controls software systems for Invera Energy’s staff on the project
• Prepare and modify construction progress documents, including correspondence for contract compliance, reports, drafts, memos, presentations, emails and other documents
• Respond to routine external correspondence
• Prepare, manage, and verify expense reports and assist in tracking Invera Energy’s project budget management
• Perform general office functions, including photocopying and mailing
• Provide basic document control training to the site team, EPC Contractor, and any other suppliers or contractors as required (training will be provided)
• Manage transmittals, requests for information, and submittals under the supervision of the project management team
• Assist with tracking construction progress and man-hour reporting, both as a technical inspector, and in keeping the tracking information up to date
• Assist with obtaining information for Independent Engineer requests for information and assist project manager with coordinating owner’s responses
• Assist in planning and monitoring the content of project quality control activities and documentation, maintaining documentation onsite and electronic filing and organization
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, onsite visits and travel arrangements
• Record, compile, transcribe, and distribute minutes of meetings
• Maintain most current drawing sets
• Interact with contractors, vendors, engineers, architects, landowners and clients to assist in communication and resolution of issues amongst them with respect to the project
• Support the construction team in the resolution of day-to-day project issues
• Elevate site issues or concerns to appropriate staff
• Ensure all EPC Contractor and equipment supplier logs and inspection reports are complete and filed onsite and electronically
• Ensure completion of closeout documentation onsite and in electronic format and provide updates as required
• Maintain workflow by following Owner procedures outlined in exhibits, contracts and at Owner direction
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies
• Coordinate communications between the equipment supplier and other contractors onsite
• Coordinate maintenance of office equipment, safety equipment and supplies
• Coordinate maintenance of company vehicles
• Coordinate project safety requirements in compliance with company policies including setting up contracts with local medical providers and resources for drug testing
• Support coordination of deliveries/receivables
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred, with a minimum two-year associate degree in construction management or other technical or engineering area, or equivalent experience required.
• Direct experience with, or the ability to learn, office administrative tasks, protocols, and practices of basic office management
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, project controls procedures and systems such document configuration management, invoice reviews and submittals, and supporting administrative needs of the overall construction management team and the owner
• Competent computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe
• Internet skills, including the use of e-mails, group messaging, and information-gathering techniques as well as social media usage to support community outreach efforts
• Familiarity with construction and construction sites is preferred
• Experience with quality control processes, procedures and documentation is a plus

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work legally in the United States
• Ability to write, speak, read, and understand English
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain
• Ability to wear PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) if in the field

• Passion for renewable energy
• Proficient with computers and possesses working knowledge of document management policies and procedures
• Ability to create and maintain documents in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
• Ability to read and fully understand the construction Scopes of Work, exhibits and document control and reporting related requirements
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and flexibility in terms of assignments
• Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of problem-solving techniques and the ability to take direction
• Familiarity with construction processes, project contracts, engineering practices, construction techniques, wind, energy storage, and solar plant technologies
• Strong attention to detail; focus on accuracy, consistency, and quality of work; high degree of integrity and reliability
• Comfortable with fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Numerical and literacy skills
• Customer service oriented
• Highly motivated
• Safety conscious
• Reliable

• This is a full-time, salary, exempt position.
• This position is initially located at a construction site in Livingston and Kankakee Counties, Illinois. When the project is completed the position could transition to remote support or be relocated to another job site in the United States, based on company needs and employee growth.
• Compensation range $70,000-85,000, depending on experience. Relocation packages may be available.
• Benefits include medical, vision, dental, retirement, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D, statutory worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, general liability, errors and omissions, activity reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid sick leave.

Invera Energy is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in company policy and the way we do business at Invera Energy, and it is an important principle of sound business management.

Invera Energy believes that diversity and inclusion are essential to the ongoing success of the company through improved employee engagement and business performance. A diverse and inclusive workforce reflects the communities where we work and operate, and provides diverse thought, capabilities, and collaboration. We value our high-performing team and celebrate the diverse thoughts and experiences of each employee.

Invera Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination in the hiring or employment of individuals based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, hairstyle, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran’s status, age, or genetic information (including family medical history) is illegal and will not be tolerated. Invera Energy will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them for medical or religious reasons, as required by law.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all skills and working conditions. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about the job. In no event shall the job description be construed to represent a contract of employment. Invera Energy maintains “at-will” employment, where either party is free to dissolve the relationship at any time.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@inveraenergy.com with the subject line ‘Onsite Project Controls Specialist Application – IL‘.