EPC Project Manager

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,150; Full time

Job summary

AES Clean Energy is seeking an EPC Project Manager to oversee photovoltaic solar and energy storage projects from development through turnover to Operations. You will lead EPC scoping, due diligence, and owner’s representation, coordinating schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications.

The role requires travel up to 30% and reports to the Director of Project Management; you will manage internal teams and EPC contractors to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery across projects in the

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent.
• 5–10 years in a construction project management role; renewable energy project experience preferred.
• Familiarity with PV solar design and technical standards; civil and structural knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define and document RFPs and scope of work for 3rd party EPC firms; participate in EPC selection and negotiation.
• Conduct due diligence on potential solar sites and evaluate reports (environmental, geo-tech).
• Act as Owner's Representative for EPC Contract Management on PV solar and energy storage projects in the US.

Skills

PV solar design

Construction management

Project scheduling (CPM)

Excel

MS Project/Primavera P6

Communication skills

Travel coordination

Owner's representation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

AES Clean Energy is currently 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 assist in due diligence on potential project acquisitions, lead construction planning activities, define EPC scopes of work for projects nearing construction, and act as an Owner's Project Manager to plan and coordinate progress of active construction projects. This position will report to the Director of Project Management. The role requires the ability to manage high impact distributed generation and utility scale projects and portfolios and to travel periodically to project locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document RFPs and scope of work packages for 3rd party EPC firms. Participate in EPC selection and contract negotiation.
• Conduct due diligence on potential solar sites, evaluate the suitability of identified sites and participate in due diligence review and analysis of various reports (i.e., environmental, geo‑tech, etc.).
• Act as the Owner's Representative for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract Management on high impact PV solar and energy storage projects in the US.
• Review and manage EPC Contractor schedules, budgets, scope, subcontractors, EHS plans, and permit compliance.
• Manage and coordinate utility interconnection processes for construction projects and related documentation needed for project interconnection and testing.
• Manage engagements with project stakeholders and act as a representative of the company for interactions with landowners, local governmental agencies, customers, contractors, equipment and materials suppliers, and other customers.
• Support permitting and jurisdictional approval processes as needed for project construction.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors and equipment vendors to ensure adherence to and compliance with contract terms and delivery of contractual deliverables in accordance with the project budget and schedule.
• Manage and coordinate activities of internal team of project engineering, commissioning, procurement, asset management, legal, finance, and accounting staff as well as deliverables of EPC Contractor, project stakeholders, and regulatory and permitting authorities.
• Ensure project quality control and safe construction practices by conducting on‑site inspections as needed, coordinating with 3rd party firms if necessary.
• Lead project status update meetings with AES management, energy off‑takers, utilities, EPCs, and finance counterparties, facilitating discussions with a detailed project plan and high‑level status dashboard.
• Manage the collection, organization and filing of all project documentation, both internally and for external third‑party team members and project financing needs.
• Lead the coordination of project turnover exercises from Construction to the Asset Operations team for assigned projects.
• Assist with the development of internal operating policies, standards, and procedures.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various project locations up to 30%.

Skills and Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent.
• 5–10 years professional experience in a construction project management role is required; renewable energy project experience preferred.
• Require familiarity with photovoltaic solar design and technical standards as well as civil and structural technical knowledge.
• Experience in distributed generation or utility scale PV solar project construction required; experience in energy storage preferred.
• Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Superior partner management skills required.
• Outstanding social skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $108,000 and $135,150 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes an annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; 401(k) eligibility; and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at‑will" position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 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.