Construction Manager

About the role

AES is the largest US-based global power company, with 8,300 employees across 12 countries. Ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, AES provides electricity for millions worldwide. The company fosters a strong workplace culture, recognized in Great Place to Work™ rankings, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 13 consecutive years. AES is a seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards, honoring leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

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.
• Serve as the main point of contact for landowners, establishing transparent and respectful communication, providing updates on project timelines, impacts, and progress, and addressing concerns such as dust, noise, property boundaries, and access.
• Manage on-site monthly/weekly drone photo progress updates.
• Proactively identify and assist the EPC in managing site environmental and safety impacts.
• Facilitate communication between the DEQ, AHJ, and the EPC on environmental community concerns and impacts.
• Deliver excellence in managing and delivering the project(s) in line with company expectations.
• Foster 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 and approve time records.
• Work with the project management team to ensure effective management of all contracts (prime and subcontracts), including change orders and documentation of variances.
• Serve 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 to the 3rd party EPC contract and permit requirements, including schedule, budget, scope of work, and deliverables.
• Complete daily safety walks and submit a daily safety walk report to the head of internal safety programs.
• Manage internal safety goals with 3rd party EPC Contractors.
• Attend internal and external meetings as necessary (e.g., daily, weekly).
• 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 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 either upload them to an internal data room or send them to the appropriate team member for sign-off (e.g., test reports, progress reports).
• Review draft invoices with 3rd party EPC Contractor and sign off on work completed.
• Serve as the first line of defense against proposed change orders; escalate to 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.

Core Competencies

• 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 the 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.
• Ability to operate a drone for photo progress updates.
• Ability to operate Google Earth.

Requirements

• 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.
• OSHA 30 Certified.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to changing software and technology needs.
• Willingness to travel and generally be on site 5 days a week.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of Procore is a plus.
• Ability to work in various climates and walk sites as necessary for inspections and other requirements.
• FAA 107 license is a plus and will be required if not already completed.

Bachelor of Science Degree preferred, but not a requirement.

Pay

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $108,000 and $135,150 per year. Base pay may vary depending on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package also includes an annual bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave).