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AES 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 coordinate 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 customers.
• 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 team members 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.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various project locations up to 30%.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent.
• 5-10 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.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Superior partner management skills required
• Outstanding social skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations.

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.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $118,500 and $148,325/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.