Project Manager - Battery Energy Storage (BESS)

Project Manager - Battery Energy Storage (BESS)Location: Remote (US-based; occasional project travel)Contract Duration: 12 monthsPay Rate: Up to $45.09 per hourSchedule: Standard office hoursPositions Available: 2About the OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Battery Energy Storage (BESS) to support the development and pre-construction delivery of large-scale battery energy storage projects.This position sits within an Engineering & Construction (E&C) organisation and plays a critical role in coordinating multidisciplinary teams across project development, engineering, estimating, procurement, scheduling and construction planning.The successful candidate will oversee multiple projects at varying stages of development, ensuring technical, commercial and regulatory requirements are aligned before projects transition into construction.This is an excellent opportunity for a project management professional with experience in renewable energy, utility-scale infrastructure or engineering and construction who enjoys working across the full early-stage project lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Development & CoordinationManage and coordinate multiple Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through development and pre-construction.Coordinate internal and external project resources to ensure critical milestones and schedules are achieved.Work closely with Development, Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, Scheduling and Construction teams.Develop project scopes, identify critical deliverables and support the preparation of executable construction plans.Coordinate environmental, regulatory, land acquisition, cultural and interconnection requirements.Support development teams with jurisdictional approvals and permitting considerations.Assist with Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Generator Interconnection Agreement (GIA) negotiations.Engineering & Pre-ConstructionCoordinate engineering deliverables and technical requirements across project stakeholders.Support the development of engineering designs, specifications and project technical documentation.Work with engineering and estimating teams to establish project costs and assess technical feasibility.Identify opportunities to optimise project scope, schedule, cost and constructability.Ensure projects are sufficiently developed for successful handover to construction management teams.Financial & Commercial ManagementSupport the development, review and ongoing management of project financial models.Coordinate cost estimates, project budgets and commercial assumptions.Analyse market information and project variables to support financial feasibility.Present project financial information to internal business units and management.Support executive budget approval processes.Source, negotiate and coordinate contracts for critical services, including geotechnical investigations, surveying, engineering and EPC construction services.Stakeholder Management & ReportingMaintain effective communication with executive leadership, suppliers, regulatory agencies, local communities and project stakeholders.Monitor project progress, schedules, budgets, risks and key performance indicators.Prepare and deliver project updates, presentations and risk mitigation recommendations.Identify project issues early and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve project delivery efficiency.Coordinate the handover of projects to construction teams with clear scopes, schedules, budgets and execution plans.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.Minimum 5 years of relevant project management experience.Strong project coordination, scheduling, budgeting and organisational skills.Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a matrixed organisation.Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving capabilities.Experience developing project scopes, managing deliverables and identifying project risks.Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard project management software.Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites and stakeholder meetings.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting or a related field.Experience supporting renewable energy or utility-scale engineering and construction projects.Exposure to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar, wind or other renewable technologies.Understanding of electricity markets and renewable energy project development.Experience with early-stage project development, EPC contracting and pre-construction activities.Familiarity with PPAs, GIAs, utility interconnection and permitting processes.Experience with financial modelling, project cost estimation and executive budget approvals.Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.Why Apply?Remote working: Support major energy infrastructure projects while working remotely.Competitive hourly compensation: Up to $45.09/hour.12-month contract: Opportunity to contribute to a substantial renewable energy project portfolio.Large-scale energy storage: Support the development of utility-scale BESS projects across the United States and Canada.Cross-functional exposure: Work closely with engineering, development, commercial and construction teams.If you have experience coordinating complex engineering or renewable energy projects and are interested in supporting the growth of utility-scale battery energy storage, we'd welcome your application.Desired Skills and ExperienceProject Management, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Renewable Energy, Project Development, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC), Pre-Construction, Project Planning, Budget Management, Cost Estimation, Project Scheduling, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Interconnection, Financial Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Microsoft Excel, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)