Project Manager-Level 2 Experienced (6 10 Years)

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through development planning and construction readiness. This role manages technical financial regulatory and commercial activities to ensure projects are optimized for successful execution and investment approval.

The position works closely with engineering development environmental procurement regulatory and executive leadership teams to support project advancement from early-stage development through construction handoff.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development & Planning

• Lead pre-construction planning activities for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Coordinate project development activities across multiple disciplines.
• Optimize project scope schedule risk and financial performance.
• Ensure project readiness for construction execution.

Technical & Financial Management

• Support engineering design development and project optimization.
• Develop and evaluate project financial models.
• Analyze market data to support project economics and investment decisions.
• Present financial models and project recommendations to leadership teams.
• Support executive budget approval processes.

Regulatory & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with environmental regulatory cultural land acquisition and interconnection teams.
• Support project permitting and regulatory compliance activities.
• Assist with Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Generator Interconnection Agreement (GIA) negotiations.
• Engage with regulatory agencies local communities and external stakeholders.

Procurement & Contract Management

• Coordinate estimating engineering and procurement activities.
• Source and negotiate contracts for:
  • Engineering services
  • Survey services
  • Geotechnical services
  • EPC/Construction services
• Support contract execution and vendor management.

Leadership & Reporting

• Coordinate highly matrixed project teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules risks and deliverables.
• Present project updates and risk mitigation strategies to management.
• Maintain project documentation reports and key performance indicators.
• Ensure successful transition of projects to Construction Project Managers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in:
  • Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Related field
  • Equivalent experience considered
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience supporting engineering construction infrastructure or energy projects.
• Strong project management communication and leadership skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong financial analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Renewable Energy Projects
  • Electricity Markets
  • Utility Infrastructure
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Experience supporting:
  • PPA negotiations
  • GIA negotiations
  • Capital project development
  • EPC contracting

Key Skills

• Project Management
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Renewable Energy
• Financial Modeling
• Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Procurement Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Engineering Coordination
• Regulatory Compliance
• Construction Readiness
• Capital Projects
• Executive Presentations
• Advanced Excel