Construction Manager

AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company, with a team of 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.
• Establish transparent and respectful communication between the construction team and landowners, including regular updates on project timelines, impacts, and progress.
• Serve as the main point of contact for landowner concerns (e.g., dust, noise, property boundaries, access) and address them promptly.
• Manage on-site monthly/weekly drone photo progress updates.
• Proactively identify and assist EPC in managing site environmental and safety impacts.
• Facilitate communication between the DEQ, AHJ, and the EPC on environmental community concerns.
• Deliver projects in line with company expectations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Prepare and manage the project execution plan, including the project schedule; coordinate and host kickoff meetings; and manage 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 manage 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 contract and permit requirements, including schedule, budget, and scope of work.
• Complete daily safety walks and submit reports to the head of internal safety programs.
• Manage internal safety goals with 3rd-party EPC contractors.
• Attend internal and external meetings (e.g., daily, weekly) as necessary.
• Track project progress against the schedule and manage schedule remediation plans.
• Discuss daily objectives with the third-party EPC contractor and report perceived risks or issues.
• Verify and sign off on 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.
• Verify 3rd-party EPC contractors adhere to QA/QC plans.
• Work with in-house engineering to provide information and attend job walks for reports from 3rd-party independent engineers.
• Collect third-party EPC deliverables and upload them to an internal data room or distribute them for sign-off (e.g., test reports, progress reports).
• Review draft invoices with the 3rd-party EPC contractor and sign off on completed work.
• Serve as the first line of defense against proposed change orders; escalate to the internal Project Manager as necessary.
• Proactively manage an ongoing punch list with the 3rd-party EPC contractor, including 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 the extended team.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.
• Strong proficiency in communication.
• Ability to solicit support for ideas and solutions from others.
• Skill in identifying information needed to clarify situations, seeking it from appropriate sources, and using questioning to draw out solutions.
• Anticipate implications and consequences of situations and take action to prepare for contingencies.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge and skill in utility-scale solar and BESS construction.
• Take initiative to identify what needs to be done to maintain project schedule and budget, ensuring a plan is in place.
• Drive thorough work completion and follow up to ensure commitments are fulfilled.
• Self-directed, proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative team leadership.
• Ability to lead and complete physically rigorous site inspections before and during construction.
• Expertise in QA/QC, punch list creation and verification, and commodity tracking in all 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 experience.
• Advanced knowledge of solar construction management processes, means, and methods.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Bachelor of Science degree preferred, but not required.
• OSHA 30 Certified.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to changing software and technology needs.
• Willingness to travel and 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 for inspections and other requirements.
• FAA 107 license is a plus and will be required if not already completed.

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 includes an annual bonus.

Benefits

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