The AES Corporation
The AES Corporation
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
EnergyRenewable EnergySustainability
The AES Corporation is an energy company focused on supporting the transition to cleaner power. Founded in 1981, it develops and delivers solutions spanning renewable energy, energy storage, efficiency, and carbon-free electricity generation. AES works with businesses to identify and implement energy strategies while operating in partnership with local communities and cultures around the world.

Contract Manager, Renewable Energy Projects

Lead EPC contract strategy, negotiations, and claims management for AES utility-scale renewable energy projects. Support projects from construction and commissioning through operational handover.

Description

  • Develop contract strategies for utility-scale renewable projects from development through operational handover.
  • Guide preparation and implementation of contract documents for construction RFPs.
  • Negotiate EPC contract documents in line with AES standards and directives.
  • Help project teams assemble contract documents for third-party EPC contractor RFPs.
  • Work with leadership to shape project-specific contract strategies.
  • Coordinate departmental contributions to contract information in RFPs.
  • Assess contractor proposals as the contract subject matter expert.
  • Set negotiation protocols, shared folder structures, progress trackers, and priority contract terms.
  • Coordinate internal experts and legal reviews during EPC negotiations.
  • Oversee contract version control, final approval, and execution.
  • Train teams after contract execution on risk areas and claims management tools.
  • Manage contractor claims and develop dispute prevention and resolution approaches.
  • Prepare contractual correspondence, agreements, settlements, negotiation presentations, and term sheets.
  • Monitor contractual disputes and identify mitigating actions.
  • Advise project teams on contractor communications, contract performance, and risk.
  • Improve project contracting processes and capture lessons learned.
  • Support handover of projects from construction to operations.
  • Report to the Senior Director of Execution Strategy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management, law, or equivalent.
  • At least five years of experience in construction project management, contract management, claims management, or a related field.
  • Experience with construction and supply contracts, including on-site work.
  • Knowledge of design and technical standards for utility-scale solar, battery storage, and wind projects.
  • Experience in construction of utility-scale solar, battery storage, or wind projects.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to maintain calm, effective interactions in stressful situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to build consensus among people with differing views in fast-changing, time-constrained settings.
  • Experience with contractor qualification processes.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Experience with project planning and executive-level reporting.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to project locations up to 30%.
  • Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) eligibility
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave

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