Consultant, Construction Monitoring

Company Description

Luminate is a technically based management consultancy providing engineering, commercial, and environmental services and solutions to the power, energy, and renewables markets. Luminate specializes in project development assistance, due diligence, independent engineering, resource consulting, construction and commissioning monitoring, asset management, environmental management, and conflict and restructuring support. With vast experience and expertise, Luminate helps clients navigate risks and move their projects to successful completion.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Consultant specializing in Construction Monitoring. Responsibilities include supporting pre-financing due diligence reviews, including reviewing and confirming project costs and schedules, and monitoring the construction of large electric power and renewable energy projects. You will confirm the reasonableness of projected costs and schedules, and monitor and review the performance of owners and contractors for compliance with contractual obligations and generally accepted industry practices, and assess and report on construction progress, commissioning and testing relative to design basis, schedule, and budget, including:

Review EPC / Design Build construction costs and schedules

Conduct monthly site visits

Review owners’ and contractors’ monthly progress reports

Review startup/commissioning plans, activity, and progress of hiring/training staff

Assist with review and approval of proposed change orders

Review and approve payment requisitions

Review and confirm performance testing and completion

Prepare monthly construction monitoring reports

The work involves a blend of technical and business skills centered on due diligence and you will work as a team member managing and/or assisting with analysis and plans related to project development and construction. You will work with developers, contractors, investors, lenders, governmental agencies and other stakeholders and advisors. The work includes regular travel and requires excellent communication, teamwork, and report writing skills, and the ability to manage and flex with multiple projects and schedules simultaneously.

While the role is ideally hybrid, located in Denver, CO, full-time remote may be acceptable depending on the candidate's qualifications.

Required Qualifications

Five-plus years construction / inspection / estimating / consulting / project planning experience

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

Strong computer skills (MS Office, Primavera, Project)

Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team, and under deadline

Knowledge of the power, energy, or renewables industry

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Luminate offers a positive and professional work environment with an attractive compensation package that includes competitive wages with a bonus plan and a benefits plan, including subsidized insurance, generous paid time off, and an employer match 401(k) plan. Luminate, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.