EPC Project Manager

AES Clean Energy is currently seeking an EPC Project Manager to oversee high impact photovoltaic solar and energystorage projects through development, construction, commissioning, and turnover to Operations. The successfulcandidate will assist in due diligence on potential project acquisitions, lead construction planning activities, define EPCscopes of work for projects nearing construction, and act as an Owner's Project Manager to plan and coordinate progress ofactive construction projects. This position will report to the Director of Project Management. The role requires the abilityto manage high impact distributed generation and utility scale projects and portfolios and to travel periodically to projectlocations.

Key Responsibilities:
* Define and document RFPs and scope of work packages for 3rd party EPC firms. Participate in EPC selection andcontract negotiation.
* Conduct due diligence on potential solar sites, evaluate the suitability of identified sites and participate in duediligence 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 onhigh 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 neededfor project interconnection and testing
* Manage engagements with project stakeholders and act as a representative of the company for interactions withlandowners, local governmental agencies, customers, contractors, equipment and materials suppliers, and othercustomers.
* 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 financecounterparties, 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-partyteam 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.
* Willingness and ability to travel to various project locations up to 30%.