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EPC Project Manager - AES Clean Energy
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.
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.
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.
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