Project Manager – Renewable Energy / Battery Storage
Juno Beach, FL (with travel)
Duration:
initial 12-month contract (W2, not eligible for C2C)
Pay:$28-33/hr
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the development and pre-construction delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
This role will manage multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of development, coordinating cross-functional teams and resources from early-stage development through the transition into construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate highly matrixed internal and external project teams to keep activities aligned with project schedules and priorities.
- Manage multiple BESS and renewable energy projects simultaneously across various stages of development and pre-construction.
- Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, interconnection, and other stakeholders to identify and address project requirements.
- Develop and manage project technical scopes.
- Evaluate and optimize technical and financial project variables to improve overall project feasibility.
- Support development and origination teams with Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Generator Interconnection Agreement (GIA) negotiations.
- Assist with jurisdictional requirements and local development needs.
- Coordinate engineering, estimating, procurement, scheduling, and supply chain activities.
- Partner with engineering teams to support technical requirements and project design development.
- Support cost estimating and financial modeling activities.
- Monitor and leverage market data to support project financial feasibility.
- Present and manage financial models through internal and executive budget approval processes.
- Source, negotiate, and execute commercial contracts for services such as geotechnical work, surveying, engineering, and EPC/PC construction services.
- Manage relationships with suppliers, regulatory agencies, local communities, and other key stakeholders.
- Present project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership and management teams.
- Utilize project management and other software tools to manage project data, deliverables, and key performance indicators.
- Support process improvement and efficiency initiatives as the organization continues to scale.
- Ensure projects transitioning into construction are properly prepared and handed off with a complete and executable construction plan.
- Represent the Engineering & Construction organization and its interests throughout the project lifecycle.
- Occasionally travel to project sites and support local public hearings and development activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5+ years of project management or related experience.
- Strong project management, communication, analytical, financial, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Experience supporting engineering and construction projects within the renewable energy industry.
- Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy projects, and/or electricity markets.
- Experience with project development and pre-construction activities.
- Experience with financial modeling, cost estimating, and project feasibility analysis.
- Experience negotiating commercial contracts and working with engineering or construction vendors.
- PMP certification.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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