EPC Project Manager

AES Clean Energy seeks an EPC Project Manager in Conshohocken, PA to manage photovoltaic solar and energy storage projects from development through construction, commissioning, and operations handoff. Reporting to the Director of Project Management, you will oversee both distributed generation and utility-scale installations, serve as Owner's Representative for EPC contract management, and coordinate internal teams and third-party contractors across high-impact project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Define and document RFPs and scope of work packages for third-party EPC firms; participate in EPC selection and contract negotiation.
• Conduct due diligence on potential solar sites, evaluate site suitability, and review environmental, geotechnical, and other technical reports.
• Act as Owner's Representative for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contract management on utility-scale PV solar and energy storage projects.
• Review and manage EPC contractor schedules, budgets, scope, subcontractors, EHS plans, and permit compliance.
• Manage and coordinate utility interconnection processes, including documentation and testing requirements.
• Engage with project stakeholders including landowners, local government agencies, customers, contractors, equipment suppliers, and utilities.
• Support permitting and jurisdictional approval processes for project construction.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors and equipment vendors to ensure contract compliance, on-schedule delivery, and adherence to budget.
• Manage and coordinate internal team deliverables across project engineering, commissioning, procurement, asset management, legal, finance, and accounting functions.
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure quality control and safe construction practices.
• Lead project status meetings with AES management, energy offtakers, utilities, EPCs, and finance counterparties using detailed project plans and status dashboards.
• Collect, organize, and file all project documentation for internal use and external third-party and financing needs.
• Lead project turnover coordination from construction to operations teams.
• Assist in developing internal operating policies, standards, and procedures.
• Travel to project locations as needed, up to 30%.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of professional construction project management experience.
• Hands-on experience in distributed generation or utility-scale PV solar project construction.
• Familiarity with photovoltaic solar design and technical standards, including civil and structural knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Project Management Institute (PMP) certification (preferred).
• Energy storage project experience (preferred).
• Renewable energy project experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Base salary range: $108,000–$135,150 annually (varies based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience).
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, parental leave).