BESS Project Manager

GS2 | B Corp™ is focused on driving the global energy transition through clean energy infrastructure. The BESS Project Manager will lead utility-scale solar PV, battery energy storage, and hybrid renewable energy projects from late-stage development through construction and commercial operation, overseeing safety, scheduling, budgets, contracts, quality, and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Project Execution & Ownership: Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities for utility-scale solar and BESS assets. Maintain full ownership of project safety, quality, schedule, budget, and environmental compliance
• EPC & Contract Management: Support the EPC selection and contract negotiation processes. Manage major supply contracts (e.g., high-voltage equipment, modules, and warranties) and rigorously review change orders and contractual variances
• Financial Oversight: Establish and manage detailed project budgets, costs-to-date, and forecasts to completion. Coordinate regular cost and cash flow reporting and support monthly invoice review/drawdown processes
• Site & Construction Leadership: Oversee on-site Construction Managers, Project Engineers, and third-party QA/QC personnel. Ensure the EPC partner adheres to scheduling recovery plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and standard operating procedures
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for internal management and external stakeholders, including institutional investors/lenders during due diligence, independent engineer reviews, landowners, and local communities

Requirements:

• 5+ years of construction management experience in the energy sector, with a proven track record of managing renewable energy projects (Solar and/or BESS)
• Prior experience acting as a Project Manager, Owner's Representative, or EPC Contractor on large-scale solar or energy storage initiatives
• Strong proficiency in project controls, budgeting, contract negotiations, and scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera 6)
• Deep commitment to site safety with an understanding of construction safety protocols (OSHA 30 certification is highly preferred)
• Strong supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 25%–30% to project sites
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification and/or a Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Direct experience handling electrical high-voltage substation infrastructure
• Familiarity with Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) requirements, including domestic content and labor compliance rules