The AES Corporation

Director, EPC Business Operations

The AES Corporation

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah

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Salary

💰 $176,000 - $229,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

SaltStack

About the role

  • Define the vision and strategy for EPC Business Operations and align with AES Clean Energy’s growth and execution objectives.
  • Attract, retain, and develop world-class talent across scheduling, estimating, and labor compliance; establish staffing needs, clear roles, and processes.
  • Lead all estimating efforts, including conceptual and detailed estimates, constructability reviews, value engineering, bidding, and risk evaluation/mitigation.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive project database with WBS structures, cost benchmarks, scope libraries, schedules, execution plans, and lessons learned.
  • Analyze and evaluate proposals from contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers; calibrate estimating tools based on market feedback; track scope changes.
  • Implement advanced estimating systems, including AI/ML-enabled tools, to continuously improve accuracy and speed.
  • Direct and mentor the Scheduling team; oversee timeline risk identification and mitigation, proactive intervention, and scenario planning.
  • Partner with project managers and subject matter experts to resolve scheduling constraints and integrate cost metrics into schedules.
  • Provide leadership to the Labor Compliance function to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal labor regulations; partner with Legal, Tax, EPC Strategy, and Project Management.
  • Champion automated and scalable business operations systems and collaborate with AES’s global Digital team to leverage AI/ML strategies and emerging technologies.
  • Serve as a liaison across Development, Project Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Construction Project Management, O&M, and Digital to drive consistency and efficiency across project phases.
  • Report to the Vice President of EPC Business Operations and support delivery of projects efficiently, on time, and in full regulatory compliance.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, Project Management) preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in estimating, scheduling, preconstruction, or EPC project operations within the renewable energy or large capital projects sector.
  • Deep expertise in renewable power (solar, wind, battery storage; hydrogen a plus).
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling best practices, project risk analysis, and EPC contracting.
  • Proven ability to lead teams through complex technical projects while delivering accurate forecasts and high-quality execution plans.
  • Proficient in Primavera P6, estimating software, take-off software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience leveraging integrated project management systems, BIM, LEAN principles, and emerging AI/ML applications.
  • Outstanding organizational, analytical, and communication skills; ability to present effectively at the executive level.
  • Skilled at negotiating and developing strategic, win-win relationships with consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Commitment to AES values: Safety first, Highest standards, All together.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%.
  • Work authorization verification (E-Verify process)