Project Manager - Utility Scale Renewables

AES Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

AES Clean Energy is seeking an experienced EPC Project Manager to oversee photovoltaic solar and energy storage projects from development through turnover to Operations. The role reports to the Director of Project Management and requires managing high-impact projects across the US, with travel up to 30%.

You will define scopes, lead EPC selection and contracts, coordinate with utilities and landowners, and manage internal teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest safety

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction project management; renewable energy experience preferred.
• Experience in distributed generation or utility-scale PV solar and energy storage.
• Familiarity with NEC 690 and NFPA 1 preferred.
• PMP certification preferred; willing to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Define RFPs and scopes for 3rd party EPC firms.
• Perform due diligence on solar sites and reports.
• Act as Owner's Representative for EPC contracts.
• Review EPC schedules, budgets, and permits.
• Coordinate interconnection processes with utilities.
• Engage stakeholders and represent the company.
• Support permitting and approvals.
• Coordinate with EPCs and vendors for deliverables.
• Oversee internal project team and EPC contractor outputs.
• Ensure safety and quality through site inspections.
• Lead project status meetings with management and lenders.
• Manage document control and project turnover to Asset Management.
• Assist development of internal policies.

Skills

Project management

EPC

Solar PV

Communication

Travel up to 30%

MS Project/Primavera

PMP

Stakeholder management

Excel

Spanish (nice to have)

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

PVSYST

SAM

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

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 oversee 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, 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 stakeholders.
• 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 stakeholders 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.

Skills and Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent.
• 5+ 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 stakeholder management skills required
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations.
• Familiarity with the content of PVSYST and System Advisor Model (SAM) production reports preferred
• Familiarity with NEC Section 690 and NFPA 1 preferred
• Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive level reporting that ensure timely action and decision making in time-pressured scenarios.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various project locations up to 30%.
• NABCEP PV Installer Certification preferred
• Spanish language skills a plus.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)
• annual bonus

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $113,000 and $141,525/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 annual bonus.

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.

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.

The deadline to apply for this role is 10/31/2026.