Director, Project Controls

AES • Full-time • US, Louisville, CO • 1d ago

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AES is seeking a Director of Project Controls for US Renewables. The Director of Project Controls is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of project controls across the US Renewables portfolio. This individual will provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership in Scheduling, Cost Management, and Labor Compliance from early-stage development through construction, completion, and transition to operations. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full regulatory compliance.This position reports to the Vice President of EPC Business Operations and will focus on utility-scale solar, battery storage, and wind projects throughout the US.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Controls Leadership

Lead the overall Project Controls function, aligning scheduling, cost, and labor compliance strategies with business objectives.

Establish and maintain integrated reporting systems to provide clear visibility into project performance, risks, and milestones.

Scheduling Management

Direct and mentor the Scheduling team in the development, maintenance, and optimization of detailed project schedules for wind, solar, and hybrid projects.

Oversee risk identification and mitigation related to project timelines, ensuring proactive intervention and scenario planning.

Cost Management

Manage the Cost Management team to track and analyze project financial performance, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and early identification of deviations.

Develop and implement robust cost reporting processes, enabling effective communication of financial performance to internal stakeholders including Estimating and Preconstruction teams.

Labor Compliance Oversight

Continue to build and lead a Labor Compliance function to ensure strict adherence to local, state, and federal labor regulations.

Partner with Execution Project Management, Legal, and Tax teams to ensure ongoing compliance and proactive issue resolution.

Data & Systems Integration

Champion the development of automated and scalable project control systems that support real-time data analysis and executive reporting.

Leverage advanced tools, including emerging AI technologies, to enhance the accuracy, speed, and insight of project control processes.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Serve as a key liaison between project controls and development, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams.

Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across all project phases.

The Director of Project Controls must be able and willing to develop robust data systems and reporting to facilitate review of project status across all Controls functions. This role will also interface with cross-functional teams across the entire business unit.

Experience/Qualifications/Education Requirements:

8+ years progressively responsible experience, leadership roles desired

Experience in the renewable power industry with significant wind and/or solar/battery energy management experience strongly preferred

BS degree in specialized field required, advance study in Project Management and/or MBA desired

Strong understanding of cost control and scheduling best practices, experience with both in renewables preferred

Excellent understanding of project cycle including feasibility, development, design and utility processes and EPC contracting

Outstanding social skills, including internal collaborator management and ability to maintain professional and effective exchanges with team members and outside parties

Excellent organizational skills proven by clear and effective project plans and executive level reporting

Proficient in MS Office suite of products and scheduling software (Primavera P6)

Experience or desire to interact with AI technologies

Demonstrates alignment with AES Values: Safety first, Highest standards, All together

Strong computer and analytical skills

Willingness to travel up to 10%

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Work may be occasionally performed in an office environment or in the field. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist, and lift up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel as needed.

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 $176.000 and $229.500/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.