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Newport Beach, CA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Company Overview
esVolta LP is a leading developer owner and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. We are at the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market and our projects are helping to transition the nations electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Our storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services including reliable fast-ramping capacity energy and ancillary grid services including renewable energy integration support.

esVolta is independently owned and we are among the largest players in the US energy storage sector with about 1.5 GWh of projects in operation or construction and a 20 GWh development pipeline.

We are headquartered in Newport Beach California with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy utility and independent power sectors.


Job Description
We are seeking motivated and energetic candidates to join our team as Development Operations Manager. The Manager will serve as the operational lead within the project development function of a fast-paced energy storage IPP. This role focuses on driving business process efficiency implementing scalable systems improving data transparency and supporting project teams through standardized reporting and KPI tracking.


A core part of this role is overseeing the integration and use of Sitetracker the companys ERP and project tracking platform ensuring the tool is fully leveraged to enhance visibility workflow automation and operational performance across the project pipeline.

Key Responsibilities
Business Operations & Process Improvement

KPI Tracking & Portfolio Reporting
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and portfolio-level reports to monitor key development metrics (e.g. milestone completion permitting status interconnection progress budget adherence).
  • Lead performance reviews with project teams and senior leadership using data from Sitetracker and other sources to inform decisions.
  • Create feedback loops that align daily operations with long-term business goals.

Financial Oversight & Budget Management
  • Collaborate with development leads and finance teams to build and monitor project-level and portfolio-level budgets.
  • Use Sitetracker to track budget performance and identify cost overruns underutilized resources or schedule risks.
  • Support capex planning cost forecasting and internal financial reporting needs.
  • Led cross-functional collaboration to produce investor reports incorporating learning elements to enhance financial literacy and regulatory awareness among teams.

ERP & Tools Management (Sitetracker Focus)
  • Serve as the internal Sitetracker platform lead managing configurations user training and continuous improvement of the system.
  • Ensure consistent usage and data integrity across project teams and work with Sitetracker admins or consultants on system enhancements.
  • Build custom reports and workflows within Sitetracker to meet evolving business needs.

Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Facilitate coordination among project development finance engineering land legal and executive teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of development milestones.
  • Created and refined onboarding materials and process improvements across HR Procurement and Legal ensuring efficient knowledge transfer and compliance with company policies.
  • Support diligence documentation and process tracking for project handoffs to execution or M&A teams.

Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in business operations management engineering or related field.
  • 3 years of experience in project operations business process optimization or program management within the energy or infrastructure sectors.
  • Proven experience managing project KPIs operational reporting and process improvement initiatives.
  • Hands-on experience with Sitetracker or similar project/asset management platforms (e.g. Salesforce-based tools Primavera Smartsheet).
  • Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
  • Familiarity with utility-scale energy development processes (renewables storage thermal).
  • Lean Six Sigma or other process optimization certification.
  • Experience training teams and managing change related to system adoption or operational shifts.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including executive reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Compensation and Benefits
The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.

Salary: $150000Bonus: 25%
  • 401k program with match
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Medical dental and vision care benefits
  • 20 vacation days 5 sick days and 9 observed holidays

Location
This position is classified as remote; however periodic travel to company offices project sites or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis.

Culture
At esVolta every employee makes an impact on the companys growth and profitability every day. We have a fast-paced high-performance and team-oriented culture. We value quality of life and flexibility for our employees and strive to help our team members achieve their career goals.
Apply today to start an extraordinary career!




esVolta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate all forms of diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. However you identify or whatever your path here we encourage you to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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Senior IC

Employment Type

Full-Time

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