Construction Manager

AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for utility-scale solar projects in Arlington, Virginia. This role involves leading on-site teams, ensuring safety compliance, maintaining relationships with landowners, and managing the construction process.

The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of construction management experience, preferably in solar, along with a strong understanding of safety and quality standards. The position requires proactive communication and the ability to manage project timelines effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of onsite utility-scale solar or battery storage construction management experience.
• OSHA-30 certification required.
• Ability to work in diverse climates and perform site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with safety department to ensure safety goals.
• Manage on-site contract employees and ensure compliance with schedules.
• Address landowner issues and maintain communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication abilities

Construction management

Safety management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science degree (preferred)

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Drone operation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the safety department to ensure all safety goals are the highest priority.
• Make certain that the company is represented in accordance with AES Clean Energy’s corporate values.
• The CM establishes a transparent and respectful line of communication between the construction team and the landowners.
• This involves regular interactions, updates, and direct contact to keep landowners informed about project timelines, impacts, and progress.
• Address landowner concerns during construction, acting as the main point of contact for landowner issues, from dust and noise complaints to concerns about property boundaries and access.
• The CM must address these issues promptly and respectfully.
• Manage on‑site monthly/weekly drone photo progress updates.
• Proactively identify and assist EPC in the management of site environmental and safety impacts.
• Facilitate communication between the DEQ, AHJ, and the EPC on environmental community concerns and impacts.
• Provide excellence in managing and delivering the project(s), in line with the company’s expectations.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement.
• Prepare and manage the project execution plan, including the project schedule; coordinate and host the project kickoff meetings; and prepare and manage an effective project closeout.
• Manage and direct AES hired on‑site contract employees (QC/Safety/Commissioning).
• Verify and approve time records.
• Work with the project management team to ensure the effective management of all contracts (prime and subcontracts), including change orders and documentation of variances.
• Act as the onsite owner’s representative monitoring utility‑scale solar construction completed by 3rd‑party EPC contractors.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with 3rd‑party EPC contractors.
• Manage the construction of utility‑scale solar and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects to the 3rd‑party EPC contract and permit requirements including schedule, budget, scope of work, deliverables.
• Complete daily safety walks and submit a daily safety walk report to the head of internal safety programs.
• Manage internal safety goals with 3rd‑party EPC contractors.
• Attend internal and external meetings as necessary (e.g., daily, weekly).
• Track project progress against the schedule and manage schedule remediation plans.
• Discuss daily objectives with the third‑party EPC contractor and promptly report perceived risks and any other issues/observations.
• Verify and sign off on various construction milestones (civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical) and update internal tracking software.
• Ensure thorough and quality work by verifying items against scopes of work and design plans to minimize punch lists and deliver the best‑in‑class assets.
• Verify 3rd‑party EPC contractors adhere to QA/QC plans.
• Work with in‑house engineering to provide information and attend job walks to facilitate reports from 3rd‑party independent engineers.
• Collect third‑party EPC deliverables and either upload them to an internal data room or send them to the appropriate team member for sign‑off (e.g., test reports, progress reports, etc.).
• Review draft invoices with 3rd‑party EPC contractor and sign off on work completed.
• Serve as the first line of defense against proposed change orders; escalating to internal Project Manager as necessary.
• Proactively communicate and manage an ongoing punch list with 3rd‑party EPC contractor, managing the final punch list from Mechanical Completion to completion.
• Review and approve pencil copies monthly with the PM Team.

Core Competencies

• Proven ability to motivate others inside or outside the organization.
• Team player supporting both team members and members of the extended team.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.
• Strong proficiency in communication.
• Ability to solicit others for support for ideas and solutions.
• Ability to quickly identify information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information to find a solution.
• Anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge and skill in utility‑scale solar construction and BESS construction.
• Takes initiative to identify what needs to be done to maintain project schedule and budget and ensures a plan is in place.
• Drives to complete thorough work; follows up with others to ensure that commitments have been fulfilled.
• Self‑directed, proactive, solution‑oriented, collaborative team leadership.
• Ability to lead and complete physically rigorous site inspections before and during construction.
• QA/QC, punch list creation and verification, and commodity tracking in all types of environmental conditions.
• Extensive knowledge of Procore and its daily use.
• Ability to operate a drone for photo progress update.
• Ability to operate Google Earth.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years of onsite utility‑scale solar, battery storage, and/or substation construction management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of solar construction management processes, means and methods.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Bachelor of Science degree preferred but not required.
• OSHA‑30 certification.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to changing software and technology needs.
• Willingness to travel and generally be on site 5 days a week.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Procore is a plus.
• Ability to work in various climates and walk sites as necessary for inspections and other requirements.
• FAA‑107 license is a plus and will be required if not already completed.

Equal Opportunity Employer and E‑Verify

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E‑Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization.