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Project Manager – Utility Scale Renewables
The AES Corporation. Oversee photovoltaic solar and energy storage projects through development, construction, commissioning, and turnover to Operations .
Posted 10/15/2026full-timeLouisville • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,000 - $141,525 per yearWebsite
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee photovoltaic solar and energy storage projects through development, construction, commissioning, and turnover to Operations
- Assist in due diligence on potential project acquisitions and evaluate solar site suitability
- Lead construction planning activities and define EPC scopes of work
- Define and document RFPs and scope-of-work packages for third-party EPC firms
- Participate in EPC selection and contract negotiation
- Act as Owner’s Representative for EPC contract management on US PV solar and energy storage projects
- Review and manage EPC contractor schedules, budgets, scope, subcontractors, EHS plans, and permit compliance
- Manage utility interconnection processes and related documentation
- Manage project stakeholders, including landowners, governmental agencies, customers, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders
- Support permitting and jurisdictional approval processes
- Coordinate with EPC contractors and equipment vendors to ensure contractual compliance and delivery
- Coordinate internal engineering, commissioning, procurement, asset management, legal, finance, and accounting teams
- Ensure project quality control and safe construction practices through on-site inspections
- Lead project status update meetings with AES management, off-takers, utilities, EPCs, and finance counterparties
- Manage project documentation for internal, external, and project financing needs
- Lead project turnover from Construction to Asset Operations
- Assist with internal operating policies, standards, and procedures
- Report to the Director of Project Management
Requirements
What you’ll need- Undergraduate Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent
- 5+ years professional experience in a construction project management role
- Experience in distributed generation or utility scale PV solar project construction
- Familiarity with photovoltaic solar design and technical standards
- Civil and structural technical knowledge
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
- Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Superior stakeholder management skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
- Willingness and ability to travel to various project locations up to 30%
- Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred
- Experience in energy storage preferred
- Familiarity with PVSYST and System Advisor Model (SAM) production reports preferred
- Familiarity with NEC Section 690 and NFPA 1 preferred
- NABCEP PV Installer Certification preferred
- Spanish language skills a plus
- Work authorization will be verified through the I-9 process
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