Project Manager - Utility Scale Renewables

aes; United States; Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AES Clean Energy is seeking an EPC Project Manager to oversee high impact photovoltaic solar and energy storage projects from development through turnover to Operations. The successful candidate will manage distributed generation and utility-scale projects across the US, with periodic travel and reporting to the Director of Project Management.

The role requires defining scopes, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating with EPC contractors and stakeholders, and supporting permitting and

Qualifikationen

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management.
• Familiarity with photovoltaic solar design and technical standards.
• Experience in distributed generation or utility-scale PV solar and energy storage preferred.
• Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Define and document RFPs and scope of work for EPC firms; participate in EPC selection and contract negotiation.
• Conduct due diligence on potential solar sites and evaluate site suitability.
• Act as Owner's Representative for EPC contract management on high impact PV solar and energy storage projects in the US.
• Review and manage EPC contractor schedules, budgets, scope, subs, and permits.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors and equipment vendors to ensure contractual deliverables meet budget and schedule.
• Lead project turnover from Construction to Asset Operations and support policy/procedure development.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Renewable energy

MS Excel

CPM scheduling

MS Project/Primavera

Ausbildung

Undergraduate degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Jobbeschreibung

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