EPC Project Manager

The AES Corporation

. Define and document RFPs and scope of work packages for 3rd party EPC firms .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeIndianapolis • New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,000 - $135,150 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and document RFPs and scope of work packages for 3rd party EPC firms
Conduct due diligence on potential solar sites, evaluate the suitability of identified sites and participate in due diligence review
Act as the Owner’s Representative for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract Management on high impact PV solar and energy storage projects in the US
Review and manage EPC Contractor schedules, budgets, scope, subcontractors, EHS plans, and permit compliance
Manage and coordinate utility interconnection processes for construction projects and related documentation needed for project interconnection and testing
Manage engagements with project stakeholders and act as a representative of the company for interactions with landowners, local governmental agencies, customers, contractors, equipment and materials suppliers, and other customers
Support permitting and jurisdictional approval processes as needed for project construction
Coordinate with EPC contractors and equipment vendors to ensure adherence to and compliance with contract terms and delivery of contractual deliverables in accordance with the project budget and schedule
Manage and coordinate activities of internal team of project engineering, commissioning, procurement, asset management, legal, finance, and accounting staff as well as deliverables of EPC Contractor, project stakeholders, and regulatory and permitting authorities
Ensure project quality control and safe construction practices by conducting on-site inspections as needed, coordinating with 3rd party firms if necessary
Lead project status update meetings with AES management, energy off-takers, utilities, EPCs, and finance counterparties
Manage the collection, organization and filing of all project documentation, both internally and for external third-party team members and project financing needs
Lead the coordination of project turnover exercises from Construction to the Asset Operations team for assigned projects
Assist with the development of internal operating policies, standards, and procedures
Willingness and ability to travel to various project locations up to 30%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent
5-10 years professional experience in a construction project management role is required, renewable energy project experience preferred
Require familiarity with photovoltaic solar design and technical standards as well as civil and structural technical knowledge
Experience in distributed generation or utility scale PV solar project construction required, experience in energy storage preferred
Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
401(k) eligibility
paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementconstruction managementphotovoltaic solar designcivil engineeringstructural engineeringenergy storagedue diligenceEPC contract managementquality controlutility interconnection

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsteam coordinationproblem-solvingattention to detailnegotiationadaptabilitytime management

Certifications

PMP certification