Construction Manager

Location: Town of Lancaster
** 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.
** 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 Clean Energy’s corporate values.
* Project Landowners:
The CM establishes a transparent and respectful line of communication between the 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 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
* 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 to 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 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…