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About the Role

The AES Corporation, a global power company, is seeking a professional to join their team. This role involves collaborating with various departments, managing project timelines, and ensuring adherence to company values and safety standards. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the future of energy and drive innovation in the utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) sectors.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the safety department to ensure all safety goals are the highest priority.
Ensure the company is represented in accordance with AES Clean Energy’s corporate values.
Establish and maintain a transparent and respectful line of communication between the construction team and landowners, addressing concerns promptly.
Manage on-site monthly/weekly drone photo progress updates.
Proactively identify and assist EPC in the management of site environmental and safety impacts.
Facilitate communication between the DEQ, AHJ, and the EPC on environmental community concerns and impacts.
Provide excellence in managing and delivering projects in line with company expectations.
Create a culture of continuous improvement.
Prepare and manage the project execution plan, including the project schedule; coordinate and host project kickoff meetings; and prepare and manage an effective project closeout.
Manage and direct AES hired on-site contract employees (QC/Safety/Commissioning) and verify/approve time records.
Work with the project management team to ensure the effective management of all contracts, including change orders and documentation of variances.
Act as the onsite owner’s representative monitoring utility-scale solar construction completed by 3rd party EPC Contractors.
Cultivate positive working relationships with 3rd party EPC Contractors.
Manage the construction of utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects according to 3rd party EPC contracts and permit requirements, including schedule, budget, scope of work, and deliverables.
Complete daily safety walks and submit a daily safety walk report.
Manage internal safety goals with 3rd party EPC Contractors.
Attend internal and external meetings as necessary.
Track project progress against the schedule and manage schedule remediation plans.
Discuss daily objectives with the third-party EPC contractor and promptly report perceived risks and any other issues/observations.
Verify and sign off on various construction milestones (civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical) and update internal tracking software.
Ensure thorough and quality work by verifying items against scopes of work and design plans to minimize punch lists and deliver best-in-class assets.
Verify 3rd party EPC Contractors adhere to QA/QC plans.
Work with in-house engineering to provide information and attend job walks to facilitate reports from 3rd party independent engineers.
Collect third-party EPC deliverables and upload them to an internal data room or send them to the appropriate team member for sign-off.
Review draft invoices with 3rd party EPC Contractor and sign off on work completed.
Act as the first line of defense against proposed change orders, escalating to the internal Project Manager as necessary.
Proactively communicate and manage an ongoing punch list with 3rd party EPC Contractor, managing the final punch list from Mechanical Completion to completion.
Review and approve pencil copies monthly with the PM Team.

Requirements

Proven ability to motivate others inside or outside the organization.
Team player supporting both team members and members of the extended team.
Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.
Strong proficiency in communication.
Ability to solicit others for support for ideas and solutions.
Ability to quickly identify information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out information to find a solution.
Anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
Demonstrate technical knowledge and skill in utility-scale solar construction and BESS construction.
Takes initiative to identify what needs to be done to maintain project schedule and budget and ensures a plan is in place.
Drives to complete thorough work; follows up with others to ensure that commitments have been fulfilled.
Self-directed, proactive, solution-oriented, collaborative team leadership.
Ability to lead and complete physically rigorous site inspections before and during construction.
QA/QC, punch list creation and verification, and commodity tracking in all types of environmental conditions.
Extensive knowledge of Procore and its daily use.
Be able to operate a drone for photo progress update.
Be able to operate Google Earth.
Must be willing to travel and generally be on site 5 days a week.
Must be able to work in various climates and walk sites as necessary for inspections and other requirements.

Skills

Construction Management
Solar Construction
Battery Storage Construction
Substation Construction
Procore
Drone Operation
Google Earth
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Communication
Teamwork
Problem-Solving
Leadership
Adaptability

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5 years of onsite utility-scale solar, battery storage, and/or substation construction management
Advanced knowledge of solar construction management processes, means and methods
Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.

Education Level

Bachelor of Science Degree preferred
OSHA 30 Certified
FAA 107 license a plus and will be required if not already completed.

Salary/Compensations

$108,000 and $135,150/year

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
401(k) eligibility
Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

About the Company

The AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.
AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years.
AES provides electricity for millions of people worldwide.
AES has earned prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where they operate.
AES was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026.
AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century.

Equal Opportunity

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.