EPC Project Lead - PV Solar & Energy Storage

AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Clean Energy is seeking an EPC Project Manager to oversee high-impact photovoltaic solar and energy storage projects through development, construction, commissioning, and turnover to Operations. The successful candidate will lead due diligence on potential acquisitions, define EPC scopes, and act as an Owner's Project Manager to coordinate progress of active construction projects.

The role reports to the Director of Project Management and requires the ability to manage distributed generation

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years in construction project management; renewable energy experience preferred.
• Familiarity with PV solar design and civil/structural knowledge.
• Experience in distributed generation or utility-scale PV; energy storage preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, CPM scheduling, and MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong partner management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Define and document RFPs and scope of work; participate in EPC selection and contract negotiation.
• Conduct due diligence on potential solar sites and review related reports.
• Act as Owner's Representative for EPC contract management on PV solar and energy storage projects.
• Review and manage EPC contractor schedules, budgets, scope, and permits.
• Coordinate utility interconnection processes for construction projects and related docs.
• Engage with project stakeholders and represent AES with landowners, agencies, customers, and suppliers.
• Support permitting and jurisdictional approvals as needed.
• Coordinate with EPCs and equipment vendors to meet contract terms and deliverables.
• Lead internal teams and EPC contractor deliverables across engineering, procurement, asset management, legal, finance, and accounting.
• Ensure quality control and safe construction practices through on-site inspections.
• Lead project status meetings with AES management and stakeholders.
• Manage project documentation and turnover to Asset Operations.
• Assist in developing internal policies and procedures.
• Travel up to 30%.

Skills

Excel

CPM scheduling

MS Project

Primavera P6

Communication

PMP certification

Education

Engineering/PM degree

Job description

AES Clean Energy is seeking an EPC Project Manager to oversee high-impact photovoltaic solar and energy storage projects through development, construction, commissioning, and turnover to Operations. The successful candidate will lead due diligence on potential acquisitions, define EPC scopes, and act as an Owner's Project Manager to coordinate progress of active construction projects.

The role reports to the Director of Project Management and requires the ability to manage distributed generation