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Preconstruction Project Manager

Preconstruction Project Manager

AESDes Moines, IA, US
18 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join The AES Corporation

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE : AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24 / 7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

Main Responsibilities :

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
  • Qualifications :

  • 4+ years professional experience in a Renewables Project Management role
  • Excellent understanding of project cycle from feasibility, thru permitting, entitlements, design and utility processes, executing with EPC contract negotiations
  • Strong familiarity with photovoltaic solar and energy storage components and associated technical standards.
  • 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 an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges with all parties during stressful situations.
  • Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and reporting that ensure timely action and decision making in time-pressured scenarios.
  • 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.

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