Project Manager – Battery Energy Storage (BESS)

Location: Juno Beach, FL

Schedule: Standard

Pay Rate:$29.00 - $34.00/hour

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects within the Engineering & Construction (E&C) Business Unit. This role is responsible for coordinating internal and external project resources from early-stage development through construction handoff.




The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages of development within a North American portfolio. This role requires strong cross-functional coordination, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects are technically sound and financially viable.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will manage and support multiple BESS projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading cross-functional coordination across Development, Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, Scheduling, and Construction teams.
• Managing project activities from early-stage development through construction readiness.
• Developing and refining project technical scope.
• Optimizing technical and financial variables to enhance project feasibility.
• Supporting Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Grid Interconnection Agreement (GIA) negotiations.
• Coordinating environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, and interconnection requirements.
• Supporting jurisdictional and permitting needs.
• Coordinating engineering design, estimating, and procurement requirements.
• Supporting financial model development and ensuring overall model health using market data.
• Presenting financial models and project updates to leadership for executive budget approvals.
• Negotiating and executing commercial contracts for services including geotechnical, survey, engineering, and EPC/PC construction.
• Managing critical project data, deliverables, and reporting through various software platforms.
• Presenting project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to management.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives to scale operations.
• Ensuring seamless transition of projects to Construction Project Managers with executable construction plans.
• Engaging with executive leadership, suppliers, regulatory agencies, and local communities as required.
• Supporting occasional travel for project site visits and public hearings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination experience
• Excellent communication, analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or Accounting
• Experience in renewable energy, electricity markets, and/or battery storage projects
• PMP certification
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience in engineering and construction of renewable energy projects

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages simultaneously
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong negotiation and contract management experience
• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed organization
• Experience presenting to executive leadership
• Proficiency with project management and reporting software tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

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