Senior Project Manager

AES Corporation; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Manager to manage photovoltaic solar and energy storage projects from development to construction. This role requires at least ten years of project management experience in renewable energy and the ability to travel up to thirty percent.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a degree in a relevant field, and familiarity with EPC contract negotiations. AES values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of professional experience in project management for renewable energy construction.
• Experience leading EPC contract negotiations.
• Strong proficiency with CPM scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee photovoltaic solar and energy storage projects through development and construction.
• Lead EPC selection and contract negotiation.
• Manage and coordinate activities of internal project teams.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Spanish language skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

CPM scheduling

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

AES Clean Energy is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee high impact photovoltaic solar and energy storage projects through development, construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations. The role reports to the Director of Project Management and requires travel to project locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document RFPs and scope of work packages for 3rd party EPC firms.
• Lead EPC selection and contract negotiation.
• Conduct due diligence on potential solar sites, evaluate suitability, and participate in review and analysis of environmental, geo‑tech, and other reports.
• Work with Development to determine internal budget and project schedules for a Project Execution Plan.
• Act as Owner’s Representative for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract Management on high impact and utility‑scale PV solar and energy storage projects in the US.
• Lead EPC contract negotiations with the project Legal, Contract Management and SME teams.
• Review and manage EPC contractor schedules, budgets, scope, subcontractors, EHS plans, and permit compliance.
• Manage and coordinate utility interconnection processes and related documentation for project interconnection and testing.
• Engage with project stakeholders and represent the company to landowners, local governmental agencies, customers, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Support permitting and jurisdictional approval processes for project construction.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors and equipment vendors to ensure adherence to and compliance with contract terms and delivery of contractual deliverables.
• Manage and coordinate activities of internal project teams and deliverables of EPC contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure project quality control and safe construction practices by conducting on‑site inspections as needed.
• Lead project status update meetings with AES management, energy off‑takers, utilities, EPCs, and finance counterparties.
• Manage the collection, organization, and filing of all project documentation both internally and for external stakeholders and financing needs.
• Lead coordination of project turnover exercises from Construction to the Asset Operations team.
• Assist with the development of internal operating policies, standards, and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or an equivalent field.
• At least ten years of professional experience in project management for renewable energy construction.
• Familiarity with photovoltaic solar design and technical standards, civil and structural technical knowledge.
• Experience leading EPC contract negotiations.
• Experience in utility scale PV solar project construction; experience in energy storage preferred.
• Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred.
• Strong proficiency with CPM scheduling.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Superior stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with clear and effective project plans and executive‑level reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various project locations up to thirty percent.
• Spanish language skills a plus.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. 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, related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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