Construction Manager

AES is seeking an experienced
** Construction Manager
** to support the successful delivery of a utility-scale renewable energy project in
** Kansas (on-site)**. As the owner's on-site representative, you will oversee EPC contractors, drive a culture of safety and quality, and ensure construction activities are executed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project requirements. This is a highly visible, field-based leadership role offering the opportunity to contribute to the development of critical solar and energy storage infrastructure while helping accelerate the transition to a cleaner energy future.

** 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 Renewables & Power corporate values.
* Project Landowners:
The CM establishes a transparent and respectful line of communication between the project construction team and the landowners. This involves regular interactions, updates, and direct contact to keep landowners informed about project timelines, impacts, and progress.  Addressing landowner concerns during construction, the CM is the main point of contact for landowner issues, from dust and noise complaints to concerns about property boundaries and access.  

The CM must address these issues 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.
* Provides excellence in managing and delivering the project(s), in line with the company’s expectations.
* Creates a culture of continuous improvement.
* Prepare and manage, in coordination with the PM team, the project execution plan, including the project schedule; coordinate and host the project kickoff meetings; and prepare and manage an effective project closeout.
* Manage and direct AES hired on-site contract employees (QC/Safety/Commissioning). Verify and approve time records weekly.
* 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 into current project applied software programs. Ensure that any deficiencies are corrected.
* 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 in coordination with the Project PM.
* 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.
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