Preconstruction Project Manager

AES

95d

About The Position

The Preconstruction Project Manager is responsible for liaising with multiple Teams and Departments to support each project’s successful development from Feasibility Stage thru execution of the EPCA. The following indicates typical position responsibilities and interactions with various project Teams. Development Team: Attend project Kick-Off meetings, and receive new projects on behalf of the Pre-Construction Team; regularly record/report on project tracking tools Fully support the review of project information to understand project needs, risks and timelines; Communicate with Project Team members on project maturity and risk/proposed mitigation strategies as they relate to execution of the project to support AES goals Participate in discussions on permitting issues to support acceleration discussions regarding design development Coordinate with Estimators and Development Team to establish team deliverables Coordinate with Development and Execution Teams to facilitate RFP responses Help provide feedback for M&A due diligence and ‘red flag’ memos for new opportunities and acquisitions under consideration Develop familiarity with Utility Interconnection process, and provide feedback on applicability to schedule assumptions Development Engineering Team: Review and critique design information (e.g. Layouts) for buildability and possible operational issues at various design stages prior to Execution Participate in the Interconnection status review process and have a working understanding of HV elements of a project; maintain visibility on project design and estimation process Review Risk Register and inquire/message appropriately Procurement: Understand equipment technologies and be familiar with the AES CE AVL Maintain visibility on commodity price and availability fluctuations through coordination with Estimating Team Construction Team: Provide regular feedback on status of projects to Execution PMs Coordinate, prepare & deploy EPC RFP bid packages using the ProCore platform, facilitate RFI feedback from Engineering and Construction teams Analyze EPC bid responses and make formal selection recommendations to Construction team through completion of Bid Summary Reports Must have a good understanding of EPC Contract Terms & Conditions and strong negotiating skills Identify and implement improvement initiatives in all the bidding and contractual processes associated with the development of AES CE’s renewable portfolio Coordinate EPC CAPEX cost reviews, contract negotiations, and cost reconciliations. Collaborate with Estimating for comparison with internal CAPEX estimates and final project costs; work with estimating team to review and identify efficiencies to promote more accurate CAPEX estimates Provide execution ready Bid Summary packages to construction PM to ensure seamless transition to execution phase Preconstruction Team: EPC Engagement Plan – coordinate with Execution Strategy team to establish EPC Engagement path Prioritize projects in coordination with Senior PMs and Pre-Construction Leadership Support project construction cost estimate messaging and ongoing updates to financial capex project inputs to support Business Development, Construction and Finance teams with financial modelling and cost/budget monitoring Manage EPC Target Price process including knowledge of labor, material and other direct / indirect costs associated with project Domestic Content and PWA needs Work with the project team to produce a preliminary project schedule incorporating all key design, utility and permitting milestones, and anticipated EPC construction timeline to achieve required COD date. Understand project schedule sequencing to identify issues such as permitting, site control, equipment delivery timing, potential PPIS and logistics challenges Identify schedule risks and clearly communicate to project team External EPC Teams: Build strong relationships with key EPC contractors, and form partnerships with a view to collaborating in the construction of large regional portfolios Manage project RFPs, and ensure compliant bid responses through clear communications Support EPC Contract negotiations to ensure alignment with RFP assumptions and bids.

Requirements

• 4+ years professional experience in a Renewables Project Management role.
• Excellent understanding of project cycle from feasibility to execution.
• Strong familiarity with photovoltaic solar and energy storage components.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Primavera P6, ProCore, Quickbase, and Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and BlueBeam.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including maintaining calm and effective exchanges.
• Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans.

Responsibilities

• Attend project Kick-Off meetings and receive new projects on behalf of the Pre-Construction Team.
• Support the review of project information to understand project needs, risks, and timelines.
• Communicate with Project Team members on project maturity and risk/proposed mitigation strategies.
• Participate in discussions on permitting issues to support acceleration discussions regarding design development.
• Coordinate with Estimators and Development Team to establish team deliverables.
• Facilitate RFP responses with Development and Execution Teams.
• Provide feedback for M&A due diligence and ‘red flag’ memos for new opportunities.
• Review and critique design information for buildability and operational issues.
• Participate in the Interconnection status review process.
• Maintain visibility on commodity price and availability fluctuations.
• Provide regular feedback on project status to Execution PMs.
• Coordinate, prepare & deploy EPC RFP bid packages using the ProCore platform.
• Analyze EPC bid responses and make formal selection recommendations.
• Identify and implement improvement initiatives in bidding and contractual processes.
• Coordinate EPC CAPEX cost reviews, contract negotiations, and cost reconciliations.
• Manage EPC Target Price process including knowledge of labor, material, and other costs.
• Produce a preliminary project schedule incorporating key milestones.
• Build strong relationships with key EPC contractors.
• Manage project RFPs and ensure compliant bid responses.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees