A grid-scale energy storage developer is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team.
The company is rapidly expanding its utility-scale BESS projects across the US. Aiming to be the number one employee in their space, it has created a thriving and dynamic work culture for its 50+ employees. It offers an above-average salary, a market-leading 50% bonus structure, and outstanding working conditions, having invested significantly in its three offices across North America. The company also organizes frequent social activities for employees and their families.
Over the past five years, the company has built a portfolio of 1,400 MW of utility-scale energy storage projects that are either operational or under construction, with a robust pipeline of over 10,000 MW in active development.
Position Overview: The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing utility-scale Battery Energy Storage and Substation Projects. Key duties include overseeing Project Safety, Scheduling, Budget, Contract Management, and Construction Quality. While this role is primarily office-based, occasional travel to project sites will be necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage overall project design, coordinating internal and external engineering resources.
Oversee the project plan, conduct site kick-off and close-out meetings with the construction manager.
Handle design RFIs, coordinating with engineering teams.
Engage proactively with landowners to meet their expectations.
Lead by example, emphasizing safety as the top priority. Reinforce safe behaviors, correct at-risk behaviors, and ensure hazard analysis occur before work begins.
Ensure team compliance with standard operating procedures and provide job-specific training.
Deliver excellence in project management and maintain strong relationships with EPC.
Manage the project budget, including costs, forecasts, procurement, and materials management.
Oversee field purchases of project-related materials and equipment as required.
Ensure EPC adherence to the contract and review change orders.
Maintain a full understanding of all contractual obligations.
This opportunity offers significant long-term prospects for the incoming Project Manager. It involves joining a leading Energy Storage organization poised to double its size within the next five years. If you believe this aligns with your career ambitions, please get in touch with me to explore this further.
