BESS Project Manager

Company introduction Our Engineering & Construction (E&C) Business Unit is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in Juno Beach, FL. Role summary / purpose This position is responsible for daily project 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 within the Engineering and Construction Business Unit (E&C). This role manages multiple projects at varying stages, with a current portfolio spanning the United States and Canada. Key responsibilities • Critical coordination of highly matrixed project development teams to ensure resources are focused on the right activity at the right time to meet project schedule • Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, interconnection, and other stakeholders to ensure all project variables are identified and incorporated • Develop the project's technical scope • Optimize project variables to improve both 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 development of financial models • Actively seek out and leverage market data to ensure financial model is healthy • Present financial model to respective business unit(s) and actively manage 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 • Engage in a variety of software applications to support activities, manage critical data and deliverables, and report on key indicators • Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives to scale for growth • Actively communicate and interface with Executive Leadership, Suppliers, Regulatory Agencies, Local Communities, and other stakeholders • Present project progress 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 Requirements – education & experience • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience • 5+ years of experience in related engineering and construction Required skills • Excellent project management skills • Strong communication abilities • Financial acumen • Analytical and problem-solving skills Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance/Accounting • Experience with renewable energy projects • Experience with electricity markets, renewables, and/or battery projects • PMP Certification • Advanced Excel skills Employment details – type, location, hours Location: Juno Beach, FL. Occasional travel is required to visit assigned project locations and to support Development with local public hearings.