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The AES CorporationRenewable Energy

Project Manager, Real Estate

Location

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Work type

Remote

Employment

Full Time

Experience

5-10 years

Compensation

$105K - $131.3K per year

Posted

59m ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This role involves serving as the real estate lead for a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects, managing all stages from acquisition and greenfield development through construction and financial close. The Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, external partners, landowners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and deliver clean energy solutions to communities.

Why Join Us?

Contribute to innovative renewable energy projects that support a more sustainable future. Partner with experienced professionals across development, legal, engineering, permitting, finance, and construction teams. Gain exposure to large-scale project acquisitions, financing transactions, and project development strategies. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, expanded responsibilities, and career advancement in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment where diverse perspectives are valued. Take ownership of projects while strengthening leadership and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary real estate lead for assigned renewable energy projects throughout the development lifecycle. Act as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders and external real estate vendors. Build and maintain relationships with landowners, community stakeholders, consultants, legal counsel, and project teams. Lead project meetings, prepare agendas, communicate updates to internal and executive stakeholders, coordinate external counsel and third-party consultants, and mentor Real Estate Analysts.

Draft, review, and negotiate real estate agreements, including leases, lease amendments, easements, purchase and sale agreements, landowner estoppels, SNDAs, rights-of-way, licenses, and governmental or third-party agreements. Support mineral rights negotiations and curative documents. Manage vendor agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, Task Orders, Change Orders, and NDAs.

Manage title and survey processes, including title commitments, Schedule B exceptions, title insurance policies, endorsements, and curative matters. Coordinate and review ALTA surveys, including pre-construction, construction, and as-built deliverables. Conduct real estate due diligence for project acquisitions and M&A transactions. Evaluate project risks and prepare executive summaries outlining key findings, liabilities, and mitigation strategies. Collaborate with permitting teams and track real estate-related permit conditions and compliance requirements.

Review project layouts and solar facility designs to identify real estate risks and recommend practical solutions. Create exhibits, mapping deliverables, and KMZ files. Maintain accurate project databases, trackers, summaries, and reporting tools. Coordinate purchase orders and payment approvals and support project financing activities, including construction debt and tax equity transactions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Experience managing commercial real estate transactions, project development, or real estate due diligence. Experience reviewing title, surveys, land acquisition, or property-related deliverables. Ability to interpret legal agreements, identify risks, and recommend practical solutions. Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, utility, or large-scale development projects. Experience with project acquisitions, financial closings, construction financing, or tax equity transactions. Familiarity with title insurance, ALTA surveys, subdivision mapping, land use, governmental agencies, permitting, regulatory stakeholders, GIS, and mapping tools.

Technical Skills

Preferred experience with Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, Google Earth, Procore, Ironclad, BlueBeam, SAP Fiori, SAP Concur, and QuickBase.

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Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Project Management • 1+ yrs
Real Estate Transactions • 1+ yrs
Contract Negotiation • 1+ yrs
Due Diligence • 1+ yrs
Risk Assessment • 1+ yrs
Stakeholder Management • 1+ yrs
Microsoft Office Suite • 1+ yrs
GIS • 1+ yrs

Experience

5-10 years

Certifications

Paralegal Certification • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Real Estate & Facilities

Industries

Real Estate & PropTech
Energy & Utilities

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$105K - $131.3K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Paid Parental Leave

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationLouisville, Kentucky, United States
Work typeRemote
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh8/10
physicalLow2/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationHigh9/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

The AES Corporation

Team size

Growing team

Location

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

The AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company with 8,300 employees across 12 countries. Ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales for five consecutive years, AES provides electricity worldwide and is recognized for its strong workplace culture, ethical practices, and innovation in advancing the electric power industry.

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Project Manager, Real Estate

Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesFull Time