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Hudson Manpower

GCP DevOps Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$42 - $45/hr

Schaumburg, IL - Onsite Duration: Long-Term Contract Key Responsibilities * Manage and support GCP cloud infrastructure and DevOps processes * Work with Agentic/AI platforms and related technologies

Oloop Technology Solutions

Mulesoft Developer

Aurora, IL · On-site

$50.25 - $66.75/hr

Job Title : MuleSoft Developer Duration : Long Term Contract Location : Remote Primary Skill: MuleSoft * Mulesoft Developer with extensive experience in integrating with REST APIs provided by 3rd ...

Stellar IT Group

Senior Blockchain Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$56.25 - $74.25/hr

Contract 11+ Months Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST Role Overview Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Blockchain Developer to join its Digital Asset Innovation team. This role will be pivotal in ...

ElevaIT Solutions

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $74.50/hr

DevOps Engineer | Remote | 90 Day Contract-to-Hire If you live in Kubernetes, know your way around CI/CD pipelines, and get a kick out of solving infrastructure problems before developers even notice ...

MM International

Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$52.50 - $68/hr

Chicago, IL or Charlotte, NC Contract Length: 18 months Looking for candidates that are available for conversion Need to be onsite 3x a week - MANDATORY Interview Process: 1 round - 1 hour Webex Top ...

Invenergy

Manager, Commercial Contracts

Chicago, IL · On-site

$91K - $122K/yr

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power ... Position Overview As the Manager of Contracts, you will participate in the negotiation of Power ...

Invenergy, LLC

Manager, Commercial Contracts

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125 - $165/hr

Position Overview As the Manager of Contracts, you will participate in the negotiation of Power ... Lead coordination efforts with development, finance, engineering and other departments as it ...

Invenergy LLC

Manager, Commercial Contracts

Chicago, IL · On-site

$91K - $122K/yr

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power ... Position Overview As the Manager of Contracts, you will participate in the negotiation of Power ...

Resource 1

.NET/ Web Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

NET/ Web Developer for a 6+ month hybrid remote contract position in the Chicago area. Individual should have at least 5 years of full life-cycle application development, including design, analysis ...

IDEALFORCE LLC

.NET Developer(500008)

Chicago, IL · On-site

Company Description IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a .NET Developer to join our customer in Chicago, IL . This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional ...

Idealforce LLC

.NET Developer(500008)

Chicago, IL · On-site

Company Description IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a .NET Developer to join our customer in Chicago, IL . This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional ...

Invenergy LLC

Manager, Commercial Contracts

Chicago, IL · On-site

$91K - $122K/yr

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power ... Position Overview As the Manager of Contracts, you will participate in the negotiation of Power ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract developer in Aurora, IL is $124,702.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,200.00 and $151,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Project Manager, Renewable Project Management (Construction Contracts)

Invenergy LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Ensure standard contract documents are consistently and properly used within all RFPs and EPC contracts.

  • Guide the preparation of RFPs for EPC contracts and organize contract negotiations to support timely contract execution.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to update and develop EPC contract forms, and report contract status to management.

Invenergy rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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 Manageron theConstruction Contractsteam, you willbe part of Invenergy's project management group and specialize inthe execution ofEPC contracts.Your work will be focused onshepherdingmultiple projectsthrough the contracting stage.You will use your subject matterexpertisein contracts and detailed understanding of scopes of work, specifications, contract terms & conditions, andexhibitsto mitigate risksand ensure consistent execution of critical construction contracts for Invenergy.

You willbe responsible formaintainingconsistency, drivinginnovation, and controllingrisk invarious typesofcontractsfor renewable energy projectsby supportingthe construction business groupwithcritical insight, guidance,and strategy oncontractingstructures, contractnegotiations, andrisk mitigation.Beingwithin theproject managementorganization, you will interact withmultiple internal and external teams to effectivelymonitorthe risk profiles of contracts and support executing them in compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensurestandard contract documents are consistently andproperly usedwithin all RFPs and EPC contracts executed by Invenergy's renewable project management team.

  • Guidethe preparation of RFPs for EPC contracts.

  • Organizecontract negotiationsandcollaborate withinternal teamsto supporttimelycontractexecutionsformultipleprojects at any given time.

  • Ensure EPC contracts are executed according to industry best practices and in alignment with Invenergy's contract processes.

  • Collaborate with engineering,procurement,safety,environmental, project controls, and other internal teams to update standard forms of EPC contracts (including exhibits, scope of work templates, and specifications)and, as needed, develop new forms of contract that meet Invenergy's requirements.

  • Reportcontract statusesto management,includinglevel of conformancewith standards and process.

  • Provide insightregardingrisk management strategies during the contracting phase of projects.

  • Understandrelationshipswithmultiple contractors andpromote effective communicationand positive portfolio-level contract discussions.

  • Manage multipleinitiativesrelated to contract process improvementaimed at minimizing risk during EPC contracting.

  • Develop training materials on contracting best practices and standard processes;leadregular training sessions.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management,legal,ora relatedtechnical discipline.

  • 5+ years ofprofessionalexperience inprojectmanagement,construction, and/or contractingof large-scale projects.

  • Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.

  • Strongwritten andverbalcommunicationskills.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

  • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years ina role focused on developing and executing EPC contracts.
  • Ability to travel up to10%ofthetime.
  • Excellentteamwork,collaborative leadership,conflict resolution,and communication skills which extend across all organizational and management levels.
  • Ability to multi-task and managea variety ofdeliverables at a time.
  • Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds.
  • Excellent organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills.
  • High degreeofintegrity and understanding of ethical industrypractices.
  • Experience in the power and/or renewable energy industry.

Base Pay

118,000.00 - 165,000.00 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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