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AES Clean Energy is currently seeking a Director of Project Management to oversee a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Associate Project Managers for the execution of utility scale, solar, battery, and high voltage construction projects. This leadership position will provide team leadership, process improvements, stakeholder management, strategic planning, and grow a high functioning team necessary to safely and reliably execute our renewable energy projects in support of our growth strategy.
We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in the renewable energy generation sector, including experience in team leadership, construction contracts, project implementation and commissioning, utility interconnections, collaborating with a diverse team, and achieving challenging growth targets and project deadlines. Reporting to the Vice President of Project Management (West) will be a key aspect of this role.
Ensure the company's projects are completed in a timely manner and within budget. Coordinate project financing transactions and timing with project execution schedules.Provide executive reports on project portfolio statuses, including budget, schedule, resource usage, and risk assessments.
EPC Selection and Contract Negotiations: Optimize and maintain a qualified list of EPC contractors for utility scale project execution. Support and lead contract negotiations, exhibit management, and coordination with EPC contractors and OEM vendors. Oversee contract execution for construction management, EPC, and OEM.
Conduct periodic on-site inspections for quality, safety, and overall execution oversight, directing in-house and 3rd party construction teams. Engage with local stakeholders (permitting agencies, government entities, contractors, landowners, PPA off-takers/customers, utilities, vendors, etc.) as needed to ensure the successful completion of projects
Coordinate with the Business Development team to support project planning, risk assessments, budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning for AES’s renewable energy projects.
Ensure the smooth implementation and improvement of procedures, standards, and processes for project planning and execution, scheduling, budgeting, document management, construction completion tracking, reporting on important metrics, and providing support for project tax equity and debt funding.
Stakeholder Management: provide leadership for interactions with contractors, landowners, customers, suppliers, governmental authorities, electric utilities, and other project stakeholders as appropriate as a representative of AES and its interests.
Build robust relationships with construction contractors, local vendors, and suppliers, to grow the company’s execution capabilities and improve project efficiencies and costs.
Lead the coordination of construction planning, resource management, project execution, safety and environmental compliance, and quality control programs, in collaboration with company EHS resources.
A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, or a related field is required, while a graduate degree in engineering, business, construction or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
Strong computer and analytical skills, proficient with MS Office suite, QuickBase, Box, and Procore.
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 $184,000 and $238,850/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.
