Project Development Senior Manager

AES • Indianapolis, IN

23h

About The Position

The AES Corporation, a global power company with 8,300 employees across 12 countries, is seeking a Project Development Senior Manager. AES is a leader in renewable energy sales and provides electricity to millions worldwide. The company fosters a strong workplace culture and has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies and a multiple winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards. This role, as the leader of the Pre-NTP Projects Development team, will oversee all technical aspects of generation development projects. This includes developing Technical Specifications, coordinating with various AES Indiana and AES Corporate departments for regulatory approvals, environmental permitting, electrical interconnection, commercial development, land development, and the full development of EPC Contracts. The responsibilities span from initial Feasibility Studies and technology selection to the development and signature of EPC Contracts. This role has the potential to develop into a full Project Manager role during project execution.

Requirements

• BS or equivalent degree in engineering or other relevant technical area required.
• Proven experience in technical management including the design of large CCGT and other generation projects.
• Experience in reading and understanding project schedules and project schedule principles.
• Minimum of eight (8) years, specifically in project management, general related work experience greater than 10 years.
• Demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge and proficiency in current technical programs required (Office, MS Project, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical/chemical/electrical/electrical/hydraulic engineer or related studies.
• Ideal candidate has construction and commissioning experience for conventional generation (fossil fuel) projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide Safety Leadership in all aspects of the Project.
• Manage the development of the technical Feasibility Studies for each project based on economics and performance to fit the growth needs of AES Indiana and define all key project parameters.
• Manage and coordinate with all AES Indiana Departments including Regulatory, Environmental, Legal, T&D (Interconnection), Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations during the development phase.
• With the support of Owner’s Engineers and other consultants, develop the Technical Specifications for the projects that will be used as the basis for selection of the EPC Contractors.
• Work with the legal department to draft EPC Contracts for the Projects.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain for the issuance of the RFP (Request for Proposal) for the selection of the EPC Contract.
• Negotiate and finalize the EPC Contracts with winning bidder including all Technical Specifications while maintaining alignment with all AES Indiana Departments.
• Develop and finalize full execution budgets for each of the Projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior