Project Manager- Utility

Company: AES Corporation
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today.At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply today to continue your extraordinary career at AES.AES Clean Energy 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 be responsible for progress of active construction projects. This position will report to the Director of Project Management and will be a remote role within the United States. 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 handle 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
• Lead 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 by the project budget and schedule.
• Lead 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 customers, 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.
• Handle the collection, organization and filing of all project documentation, both internally and for external third-party customers 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 or equivalent experience 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.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
  • Outstanding customer leadership skills required
  • Outstanding social skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations.
  • Familiarity with the content of PVSYST and System Advisor Model (SAM) production reports preferred
  • Familiarity with NEC Section 690 and NFPA 1 preferred
  • 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 as well as Adobe Acrobat.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to various project locations up to 30%.
  • Spanish language skills are a plus.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.The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $115.000 and $144.500/Annual; 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 may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. 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.

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