Location
Utah | United States
Job description
At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today.
At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today.
AES Clean Energy is currently seeking an innovative and motivated leader with at least 5 years of experience in the renewable sector, with a strong preference for expertise in utility-scale solar and battery storage.
The location for this role may vary within the WECC region depending on project requirements. The ability to work flexibly across different locations is a key requirement.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities : AES Clean Energy seeks an innovative and motivated individual who will have responsibilities during the construction process. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Collaborates with the safety department to ensure all safety goals are the highest priority.
Provides excellence in the management and delivery of the project(s), in-line with the company’s expectations.
Creates a culture of continuous improvement.
Prepare and manage the project execution plan to include the project schedule, coordinate and host the project kick-off meetings, and prepare and manage effective project close-out.
Work with the project management team to ensure all contracts (prime and sub-contracts) are effectively managed, including change orders and documentation of variances.
Onsite owner’s representative monitoring of utility-scale renewableconstruction completed by 3rd party EPC Contractors.
Cultivate positive working relationships with 3rd party EPC Contractors.
Manage the construction of utility-scale renewable projects to the 3rd party EPC contract and permit requirements including schedule, budget, scope of work, and deliverables.
Complete daily safety walks and submit a daily safety walk report to the 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 3rd party EPC Contractor and promptly report back perceived risks, and 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 3rd 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.
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.
Makes certain that the company is being represented in accordance with AES Clean Energy’s values.
Core Proficiencies:
Proven ability to motivate others inside or outside the organization.
Great teammate, providing support to both internal team members, as well as members of the extended team.
Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.
Strong proficiency in communication.
The ability to solicit others for support for ideas and solutions.
The 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 depth of technical knowledge and skill in utility-scale renewable 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 both before and during construction.
QA/QC, punch list creation and verification, and commodity tracking in all types of conditions.
Minimum Qualifications :
OSHA 30 Certified.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to changing software and technology needs.
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Procore is a plus.
5 years of onsite utility-scale solar, battery storage, and/or substation construction management.
Advanced knowledge of renewable constructionmanagement processes, means, and methods.
Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
Willing to be on the job site daily.
Bachelor of Science degree preferred, but not a requirement.
Must be willing to travel and be onsite weekly to ensure project completion, compliance, and quality standards are met.
AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Accelerating the future of energy, together
Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action.
We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other.
We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.
Are you ready to join us?
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