Senior Manager, BESS Deployment Programs

Generac; Stockton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac seeks a senior project manager to lead end-to-end DOE California Water Utilities and EPC energy/storage initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams from development through commissioning.

You will serve as the main client interface, managing scopes of work, budgets, change orders, and reporting, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and a successful handoff to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years of project management with P&L responsibility.
• 3+ years in complex EPC/Industrial projects (water, power, oil & gas, nuclear).
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Experience managing Federal Grants.
• Experience with state utility regulators.
• Experience in matrixed, global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of DOE California Water Utilities and EPC energy/storage projects from development to commissioning.
• Serve as primary client interface, oversee reporting and commercial coordination.
• Develop and manage scopes of work, subcontractor agreements, change orders, and project financials.
• Oversee scheduling, tracking delays, and alignment with specifications, timelines, budgets.
• Provide leadership to project teams and field personnel, promoting safety and coordination.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and reporting requirements and successful transition to operations.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Influencing skills

Business acumen

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

BS/BA in engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leads end-to-end execution of DOE California Water Utilities and EPC energy/storage projects, managing cross-functional teams (engineering, contractors, permitting, utilities) from development through commissioning and handoff to service.
• Serves as primary client interface, overseeing project reporting, documentation (minutes, action logs), and commercial coordination with water utility stakeholders and DOE requirements.
• Develops and manages scopes of work, subcontractor agreements, change orders, and project financials, ensuring accuracy in budgeting, accounting, and cost performance.
• Oversees project scheduling and execution, maintaining master and short-term schedules, tracking delays, and ensuring delivery aligns with approved specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Provides leadership and direction to project teams and field personnel, promoting safety, operational standards, and effective coordination across subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and reporting requirements while driving project performance, customer satisfaction, and successful transition to operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant equivalent experience
• 7 years of experience as a project manager with P&L responsibility
• 3+ years of experience as a project manager for complex EPC or Industrial projects (such as water, power, oil & gas, nuclear industries)
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills
• Strong business acumen
• Experience managing Federal Grants
• Experience with state utility regulators
• Demonstrated ability working in a matrixed and global organization

Preferred Requirements

• BS/BA in a technical engineering discipline preferred
• Experience and knowledge of BESS (Battery Energy Storage) project deployment (design, permitting, utility interconnection, etc.)
• Project or Change Management experience
• Energy Project Development and Construction experience
• Grant Funding Administration experience