Senior Solar Construction Manager – Onsite Lead & Safety

AES Corporation; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking an on-site Project Manager for utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System projects. You will lead safety, schedule, and execution efforts, coordinating with EPCs, landowners, and regulatory agencies to deliver scope on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include coordinating safety goals, managing contracts, reviewing invoices and deliverables, and maintaining QA/QC standards across multiple sites. Travel and on-site presence are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of onsite utility-scale solar, battery storage, and/or substation construction management.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• OSHA 30 Certified.
• Willing to travel and generally be on site 5 days a week.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Procore is a plus.
• Must be able to work in various climates and walk sites as necessary for inspections and other requirements.
• FAA 107 license preferred; training and certification will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with safety department to ensure safety goals are the highest priority.
• Project landowners: establish transparent communication between project team and landowners; address concerns promptly.
• Manage on-site drone photo progress updates (monthly/weekly).
• Identify and assist EPC in managing site environmental and safety impacts.
• Facilitate communication between DEQ, AHJ, and EPC on environmental concerns and impacts.
• Deliver project execution plan and schedule; coordinate kickoff meetings and closeouts.
• Direct AES on-site contract employees and verify time records weekly.
• Manage contracts (prime and subcontracts), change orders, and variances.
• Oversee on-site construction of utility-scale solar and BESS; monitor schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with PM team to ensure plan execution and effective reporting.
• Review EPC deliverables and invoices; sign off milestones; manage punch lists and QA/QC.

Skills

Construction mgmt

Procore

QA/QC

GIS software

Safety leadership

Communication

Contract management

Education

BS degree

Tools

Procore

Google Earth/ARC GIS

Job description

AES Corporation is seeking an on-site Project Manager for utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System projects. You will lead safety, schedule, and execution efforts, coordinating with EPCs, landowners, and regulatory agencies to deliver scope on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include coordinating safety goals, managing contracts, reviewing invoices and deliverables, and maintaining QA/QC standards across multiple sites. Travel and on-site presence are required.