Pre-Construction Project Manager

The AES Corporation

. Lead preconstruction engagement for assigned utility-scale renewable energy projects .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,500 - $148,325 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading preconstruction engagement for utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on project lifecycle management, risk assessment, and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in developing and managing project schedules, cost estimates, and executive-level reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Renewable Energy Project DevelopmentUtility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic SystemsEPC Contract NegotiationsProject Risk AssessmentMicrosoft Project

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCost EstimationBid EvaluationRisk Register DevelopmentConstruction Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6ProcoreMicrosoft TeamsExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale Project LifecycleEPC SolicitationInterconnectionPermittingConstruction Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead preconstruction engagement for assigned utility-scale renewable energy projects
Establish alignment on scope, schedule, deliverables, risks, and execution strategy
Assess project maturity across permitting, entitlements, site control, interconnection, design, procurement, logistics, and constructability
Identify project risks and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate impacts and recommendations
Track projects and prepare executive-ready reporting on milestones, priorities, workload, and dependencies
Support M&A due diligence, opportunity assessments, and red-flag memoranda
Review design information for constructability and readiness
Partner with engineering and interconnection stakeholders on high-voltage scope and utility requirements
Validate capital cost assumptions, reconcile EPC pricing, and improve cost accuracy
Develop and maintain integrated development and construction schedules
Develop EPC engagement and solicitation strategies
Prepare and issue EPC RFP packages through Procore, manage bidder communications and RFIs, and drive compliant responses
Analyze EPC proposals, facilitate bid reviews, and prepare bid summaries and selection recommendations
Support EPC contract negotiations and manage the EPC target-price process
Monitor equipment technology, vendors, commodity pricing, availability, and supply-chain considerations
Build relationships with EPC contractors and strategic partners
Facilitate alignment across Development, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Estimating, and Finance
Provide bid and project information to Construction Project Managers for handoff into execution
Drive standardization, continuous improvement, and scalability across preconstruction and project-controls processes
Mentor colleagues and share knowledge

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline required
Significant professional experience in renewable energy project development, preconstruction, estimating, engineering, procurement, construction, or project management
Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience are encouraged to apply
Demonstrated understanding of the utility-scale project lifecycle, including feasibility, permitting, entitlements, design, interconnection, procurement, EPC contracting, and construction execution
Experience supporting EPC solicitations, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, cost reviews, and project risk assessments
Strong working knowledge of utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems
Ability to develop and interpret project schedules, cost estimates, bid comparisons, risk registers, and executive-level project reporting
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Primavera P6, Procore, Quickbase, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam, or comparable tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
401(k) eligibility
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave