Senior Utilities Renewable Energy Project Manager

AES; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Indiana is expanding its generation fleet and seeks a Utilities Renewable Energy Project Manager to lead large-scale solar and energy storage projects from development through transition to operations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and quality standards across multiple facilities in Indianapolis and beyond.

The role requires extensive EPC negotiation experience, strong stakeholder management, and travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent.
• At least 8+ years experience in a project management role for energy projects.
• Familiarity with Battery Energy Storage Systems and PV facilities standards.
• Experience in leading EPC contract negotiations.
• Experience in utility-scale PV solar and energy storage projects.
• PMI PMP certification preferred.
• Strong CPM scheduling proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Superior stakeholder management skills required.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for calm, effective exchanges in stressful situations.
• Strong organizational skills with clear project plans and executive reporting.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Procore and Adobe Acrobat.
• Willingness to travel to project locations up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence and scheduling for solar/BESS sites, manage budgets and risk registers.
• Coordinate with engineering, permitting, landowners, utilities, customers and contractors.
• Support discretionary permitting, public meetings, regulatory engagement and diligence.
• Coordinate engineering, site due diligence, land activities and infrastructure planning.
• Manage contracts, site control, equipment supply, and commercial terms.
• Act as Owner’s Representative for EPC contracts and BTAs on PV and storage projects.
• Lead EPC negotiations with Legal, Contract Management and SMEs.
• Define RFPs and scopes for 3rd party EPCs; oversee selection and negotiation.
• Review contractor schedules, budgets, scope, subs, and permits.
• Manage interconnection processes and related documentation for project interconnect.
• Engage stakeholders and represent AES with landowners, agencies, customers, and suppliers.
• Coordinate with EPCs, consultants, and vendors to meet budget/schedule constraints.
• Lead project teams across engineering, procurement, asset management, legal and finance.
• Ensure quality control and safe construction; coordinate with 3rd parties as needed.
• Lead status meetings with AES management, off-takers, utilities, EPCs and financiers.
• Oversee project documentation and financing requirements.
• Facilitate project turnovers to Asset Operations and help develop internal policies.

Skills

Project leadership

EPC negotiations

CPM scheduling

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Energy storage

Education

Undergraduate engineering degree

PMI PMP (preferred)

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

AES Indiana is expanding its generation fleet and seeks a Utilities Renewable Energy Project Manager to lead large-scale solar and energy storage projects from development through transition to operations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and quality standards across multiple facilities in Indianapolis and beyond.

The role requires extensive EPC negotiation experience, strong stakeholder management, and travel up to 30%.