Project Manager

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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 oversee 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 stakeholders. 

• 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, financ