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Project Manager (BESS)


  • USD $130,000 to $180,000
  • Austin, TX, United States

Project Manager | Utility-Scale BESS

A leading U.S. energy infrastructure company is looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of utility-scale battery energy storage and substation projects.

This is a key project delivery position, responsible for managing projects from engineering and procurement through construction and commissioning, while coordinating internal teams, EPC contractors, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead project delivery across safety, schedule, budget, quality and overall project performance

  • Manage EPC contractors and subcontractors throughout construction and project execution

  • Coordinate engineering and design resources, ensuring deliverables remain aligned with project requirements and schedules

  • Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying risks, delays and recovery strategies

  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, procurement, materials, change orders and cost controls

  • Review and manage RFIs, technical issues and project documentation

  • Oversee construction quality and ensure work is delivered in accordance with project specifications

  • Support project safety requirements, including JHAs and site safety processes

  • Maintain strong relationships with EPC partners, subcontractors, engineering teams and internal stakeholders

  • Monitor contract compliance and help resolve commercial or delivery issues

  • Provide regular project reporting and communicate key risks, milestones and performance to senior leadership

Experience Required

  • Proven Project Management experience within utility-scale energy, BESS, substations, power infrastructure or a closely related sector

  • Experience managing EPC contractors and complex construction projects

  • Strong understanding of project schedules, budgets, procurement and contract management

  • Experience working across engineering, construction and commissioning phases

  • Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to manage multiple project priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality, schedule and cost

  • Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Why This Opportunity?

  • Work on large-scale battery energy storage and critical power infrastructure projects

  • Join a growing organisation operating at the forefront of the U.S. energy transition

  • Significant exposure to complex EPC and construction delivery

  • Opportunity to take ownership of high-value infrastructure projects from development through completion

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