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.
Keywords: AES Corporation, Castle Rock , Project Manager- Utility, Executive , Denver, Colorado
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