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

Are you ready to be part of a companythat’snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 byBloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityfor millions of peopleworldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work across the markets where weoperate. 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 honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry. Ifyou’reready to be part of a companythat’snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We’renot just building a more sustainable future,we’repowering it.

AES Indiana is undertaking a strategic expansion of its generation fleet to support the growing energy demand of its customers, including the increasing needs associated with Data Centers. As part of this strategy, the company is establishing agreements with contractors and developers to secure the development and execution of large-scale generation projects (over 100 MW on individual basis). In this context, the Utilities Renewable Energy Project Manager will be responsible for leading the development of renewable energy projects, from the early development stages through transition to operations, ensuring that projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the company’s safety, quality, and performance standards.

This role will provide strong cross-functional leadership, coordinating Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and teams across the company such as Engineering and Construction, Environmental, Real Estate, Regulatory, Interconnection, Legal, Finance, and other key functions. The Utilities Renewable Energy Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring key project milestones, managing risks and dependencies, developing cost estimates, and overseeing project budget performance throughout execution. The role will also provide the necessary support to the appropriate functions to secure the financing required for successful project delivery. This position requires a strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, align diverse stakeholders, drive timely decision-making, and effectively manage complex projects to ensure the successful execution of large-scale renewable generation projects.

The position will be based in Indianapolis (being able to choose among any of the generation facilities or the Electric Building)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct due diligence on potential solar/BESS sites, evaluate the suitability of identified sites and participate in due diligence review, analysis of various reports (i.e. environmental, geo-tech, etc.). Managing project schedules, budgets, forecasts, financial models, and development risk registers and support cost estimation for regulatory filing purposes
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders—including engineering consultants, permitting agencies, landowners, utility companies, customers, and contractors to advance project milestones.
• Supporting discretionary permitting efforts, public meetings, regulatory engagement, and environmental diligence.
• Coordinating engineering, site due diligence, land activities, and infrastructure planning to keep projects on schedule.
• Managing contracts and ensuring compliance with key project agreements, including site control, equipment supply, and commercial contracts.

• Act as the Owner’s Representative for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract Management or Built Asset Transfer Agreements (BTAs) on high impact and utility-scale PV solar and energy storage projects in the US.
• Responsible for leading the Contract negotiations with the project Legal, Contract Management and SME teams
• Define and document RFPs and scope of work packages for 3rd party EPC firms. Lead in EPC selection and contract negotiation.
• Review and manage 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.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants 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 Contractor, project stakeholders, and regulatory and permitting authorities.
• Ensure project quality control and safe construction practices by conducting on-site inspections as needed, coordinate 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.
• At least 8+ years professional experience in a project management role for the construction of energy projects is required.
• Require familiarity with technical standards for Battery Energy Storage Systems and PV Facilities
• Experience in leading EPC Contract negotiations required.
• Experience in utility scale PV solar and Energy Storage projects construction or development required
• Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred.
• Strong proficiency with CPM scheduling.
• 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.
• 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, Procore as well as Adobe Acrobat.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various project locations up to 30%.

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.