Job Title: Remote BESS Project Manager

Job Description

This position is responsible for the daily coordination of internal and external resources to support Development, Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, Scheduling, and Construction activities from pre-construction (Early Stage) up to the point of Construction for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The role involves managing multiple projects at varying stages across the United States and Canada, with occasional travel required.

ResponsibilitiesCoordinate highly matrixed project development teams to ensure resources are focused on the right activities to meet project schedules.Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, interconnection, and other teams to ensure all project variables are identified and incorporated.Develop the project’s technical scope and optimize project variables for technical and financial feasibility.Support origination and development teams with PPA and GIA negotiations.Support development teams with jurisdictional needs.Coordinate engineering, estimating, and procurement requirements.Support the E&C engineering team with technical attributes for the development of designs.Support the E&C cost estimating team for the development of financial models.Actively seek out and leverage market data to ensure the financial model is healthy.Present the financial model to respective business units and manage the financial model through executive budget approvals.Competitively source, negotiate, and execute commercial contracts for critical services, including geotechnical, survey, engineering, and EPC/PC construction services.Uphold and represent E&C’s interests on assigned projects.Provide regular presentations/briefings on current progress, issues, and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of management.Ensure projects moving to the Construction stage can be turned over to the Construction Project Manager with an inclusive and executable construction plan.Assess productivity, schedule compliance, work quality, and safety performance on assigned projects.Participate in walk downs of planned work, validate acceptance of completed work to design requirements, and review contractor payment requests.Verify constructability, ensure proper resource allocation, assess field status, and resolve issues as needed.Coordinate project activities with vendors, suppliers, regulatory agencies, local community officials, and the company.Assist in scope control, budget oversight, resolution of technical issues, performance reporting, scheduling, and work-in-progress.Interface with landowners, local regulators, and state agencies.Reinforce expectations related to safety, procedure compliance, lessons learned, corrective action, and appropriate work behaviors for employees and contractor staff.Coordinate activities of groups such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget analysis, and contract administration.Interface with the project’s designated management committee.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.Essential SkillsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance/Accounting.3+ years of experience in project management or related engineering and construction of renewable energy projects.Experience with electricity markets, renewables, and/or battery projects.Excellent project management, communication, financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsPMP Certification.Advanced Excel skills.Experience with BESS, Renewable Energy, Solar Battery Storage, and Renewable Battery Storage.Experience with utility sector projects.Work Environment

Candidates may work onsite or remotely, but must be able to travel to Juno Beach, FL for training early on in the opportunity. The client’s headquarters are located in Juno Beach. Occasional travel is required to visit assigned project locations and to support Development with local public hearings.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $70.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025.

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