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Project Manager EPC Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

AECON


Job Location:

Detroit, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects from transformative transportation networks to critical energy industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon you wont just build your career youll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon you can count on:

  • Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people projects partners and stakeholders is our priority focus today and always.
  • Integrity. We lead by example with humility and courage.
  • Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments.
  • Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued supported and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

  • Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental emotional and physical well-being.
  • Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University tuition reimbursement and Leadership Programs.
  • Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect teamwork collaboration and new ideas through meaningful initiatives training and partnerships with Veteran groups to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
  • Operate responsibly by managing risk safety and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion expertise and dedication of our people. Together we embrace strong execution innovation and continuous improvement values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If youre inspired to make a difference through future-building projects join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity
Aecon is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under an Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) model. The Project Manager will be accountable for safe high-quality delivery from contract award through commissioning energization and closeout while achieving schedule cost and client objectives.
Location: Port Huron MI (preferred); Detroit MI or Milwaukee WI
What Youll Do Here:
  • Lead project planning and execution across engineering procurement and construction activities
  • Manage project scope schedule critical milestones and overall project performance ensuring effective project controls are maintained throughout delivery
  • Monitor and manage project financial performance including budgeting forecasting cost control cash flow and timely change management
  • Proactively identify assess mitigate and manage project risks issues and opportunities driving actions to resolution and escalating matters as appropriate
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate activities across engineering procurement construction subcontractors suppliers and field resources to achieve project objectives
  • Lead project meetings ensure project reporting is accurate and timely and maintain clear and consistent communications with clients owners engineers project partners and other stakeholders
  • Administer project contracts and support claims management dispute resolution and the evaluation and negotiation of change orders
  • Ensure project execution complies with contractual obligations project specifications regulatory requirements and environmental standards
  • Promote strong safety and quality performance throughout all phases of project delivery
  • Oversee commissioning and energization activities coordinate operational readiness and ensure successful turnover to the client and timely completion of all project closeout activities
What You Bring to the Team:
  • Post-secondary education in Engineering Construction Management or a related field
  • Seven to ten (7 - 10)years of project management experience in EPC construction power generation transmission and distribution renewable energy or industrial infrastructure
  • PMP or . designation and an electrical engineering background are considered assets
  • BESS substation renewable energy or other utility-scale power project experience is strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of electrical systems high-voltage infrastructure and grid interconnection requirements
  • Demonstrated experience managing project finances schedules contracts procurement risk and multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong leadership communication negotiation problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
  • This position may be based in Port Huron or Detroit Michigan or Milwaukee Wisconsin. Regular travel to the Milwaukee project site will be required

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin age mental or physical disabilities veteran status and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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