Project Manager, Wind

The AES Corporation

Project Manager overseeing utility scale wind projects at AES Clean Energy. Managing project development, construction, and engagement with stakeholders across various teams.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeLouisville • Colorado, New York, Texas, Utah, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,000 - $141,525 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively participate in RFPs and scope of work packages for EPC and OEM partners.
Participate in EPC selection and contract negotiation.
Conduct due diligence on potential wind project sites, evaluate the suitability of identified sites and participate in due diligence review, analysis of various reports (i.e. environmental, geo-tech, etc.).
Review and manage EPC Contractor and OEM 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 stakeholders.
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.
Lead, manage, and facilitate project delivery with teams of project engineering, commissioning, procurement, asset management, legal, finance, and accounting staff, operations, 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 recurring project status update meetings with project team, AES management, energy off-takers, utilities, EPCs, and finance counterparties, facilitating discussions with a detailed project plan and high-level status dashboard.
Manage the collection, organization and filing of all project documentation, both internally and for external third-party stakeholders 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor Degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or equivalent work experience required.
5+ years professional experience in a project management role is required, wind energy project experience preferred.
Familiarity with wind project design and technical standards as well as civil and structural technical knowledge.
Experience with renewable project construction required, experience in wind specifically preferred
Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred.
Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Superior stakeholder leadership skills required
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations.
Familiarity with NEC and NFPA code requirements preferred
Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive level reporting that ensure timely action and decision making in time-pressured scenarios.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore, SAP, MS Teams, and Quickbase ideal.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project/Planner or P6 preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel to various project locations up to 30%.

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 managementwind project designcivil engineeringstructural engineeringrenewable project constructionEPC managementbudget managementquality controlpermitting processesstakeholder engagement

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsstakeholder leadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingteam leadershipnegotiation skillsstress managementcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor Degree in engineeringBachelor Degree in project managementBachelor Degree in construction managementProject Management Institute PMP certification