Construction Manager

AES•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company, is a global leader in the energy revolution, operating in 14 countries. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work, AES is committed to innovation and collaboration. The company is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, providing electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. AES is dedicated to achieving a net-zero future by meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050, pioneering solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers to drive rapid global decarbonization. This role offers an opportunity to join a company actively shaping a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

Requirements

Proven ability to motivate others inside or outside the organization
Team player supporting both team members and members of the extended team
Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization
Strong proficiency in communication
Ability to solicit others for support for ideas and solutions
Ability to quickly identify information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources and use skillful questioning to draw out the information to find a solution
Anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies
Demonstrate technical knowledge and skill in utility-scale solar construction and BESS construction
Takes initiative to identify what needs to be done to maintain project schedule and budget and ensures a plan is in place
Drives to complete thorough work; follows up with others to ensure that commitments have been fulfilled
Self-directed, proactive, solution-oriented, collaborative team leadership
Ability to lead and complete physically rigorous site inspections before and during construction
QA/QC, punch list creation and verification, and commodity tracking in all types of environmental conditions
Extensive knowledge of Procore and its daily use
Be able to operate Google Earth
5 years of onsite utility-scale solar, battery storage, and/or substation construction management
Advanced knowledge of solar construction management processes, means and methods
Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
OSHA 30 Certified
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to changing software and technology needs
Must be willing to travel and generally be on site 5 days a week
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be able to work in various climates and walk sites as necessary for inspections and other requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree preferred
FAA 107 license a plus and will be required if not already completed

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the safety department to ensure all safety goals are the highest priority
Makes certain that the company is represented in accordance with AES Clean Energy’s corporate values
Establish a transparent and respectful line of communication between the construction team and the landowners
Involve regular interactions, updates, and direct contact to keep landowners informed about project timelines, impacts, and progress
Address landowner concerns during construction, serving as the main point of contact for issues from dust and noise complaints to property boundaries and access, promptly and respectfully
Manage on-site monthly/weekly drone photo progress updates
Proactively identify and assist EPC in the Management of site environmental and safety impacts
Facilitate communication between the DEQ, AHJ, and the EPC on environmental community concerns and impacts
Provide excellence in managing and delivering the project(s), in line with the company’s expectations
Create a culture of continuous improvement
Prepare and manage the project execution plan, including the project schedule
Coordinate and host the project kickoff meetings
Prepare and manage an effective project closeout
Manage and direct AES hired on-site contract employees (QC/Safety/Commissioning)
Verify and approve time records
Work with the project management team to ensure the effective management of all contracts (prime and subcontracts), including change orders and documentation of variances
Onsite owner’s representative monitoring of utility-scale solar construction completed by 3rd party EPC Contractors
Cultivate positive working relationships with 3rd party EPC Contractors
Manage the construction of utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects to the 3rd party EPC contract and permit requirements including schedule, budget, scope of work, deliverables
Complete daily safety walks and submit a daily safety walk report to head of internal safety programs
Manage internal safety goals with 3rd party EPC Contractors
Attend internal and external meetings as necessary (e.g., daily, weekly)
Track project progress against the schedule and manage schedule remediation plans
Discuss daily objectives with the third-party EPC contractor and promptly report perceived risks and any other issues/observations
Verify and sign off on various construction milestones (civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical) and update internal tracking software
Ensure thorough and quality work by verifying items against scopes of work and design plans to minimize punch lists and deliver the best-in-class assets
Verify 3rd party EPC Contractors adhere to QA/QC plans
Work with in-house engineering to provide information and attend job walks to facilitate reports from 3rd party independent engineers
Collect third-party EPC deliverables and either upload them to an internal data room or send them to the appropriate team member for sign-off (e.g., test reports, progress reports, etc.)
Review draft invoices with 3rd party EPC Contractor and sign off on work completed
Serve as the first line of defense against proposed change orders; escalating to internal Project Manager as necessary
Proactively communicate and manage an ongoing punch list with 3rd party EPC Contractor, managing the final punch list from Mechanical Completion to completion
Review and approve pencil copies monthly with PM Team