BESS Project Manager

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.