BESS Project Manager

China Three Gorges (Europe) S.A; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Dynamical and inclusive culture

Descripción de la vacante

China Three Gorges (Europe) S.A is seeking a BESS Project Manager to lead utility-scale energy storage projects from notice to proceed through commissioning and COD. You will coordinate internal departments, EPC contractors, OEMs, and grid operators while managing plans, budgets, risks, and resources.

The role requires extensive travel and base proximity to project sites, with emphasis on HSE, regulatory compliance, and successful handover to operations teams.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years in Project Management; 10+ years in related working experience.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Experience as Project Manager in EPC renewable energy projects from RtB to COD.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead execution and delivery of utility-scale BESS projects from NTP through COD.
• Serve as primary point of contact between internal departments, EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants and grid operators.
• Develop and monitor project execution plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers and resource plans.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure milestones are met and contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Oversee contracting, change orders, claims and variations in coordination with legal, procurement and finance teams.
• Ensure permitting, environmental, interconnection, land and regulatory requirements are satisfied.
• Coordinate technical reviews including engineering, FAT, SAT and commissioning procedures.
• Oversee on-site construction activities, ensuring design adherence and safety.
• Ensure interface management between BESS systems, substations, transmission, SCADA, EMS.
• Promote HSE culture and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Willingness to travel extensively and be based near project sites.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a BESS Project Manager

For our Production & Operation Department, manage current construction & commissioning projects.

Functions & Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and delivery of utility-scale BESS projects from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through commissioning, testing, and Commercial Operation Date (COD); ensuring safe, on schedule, within budget, and compliance delivery. Ensure a smooth and complete transition of projects from construction to Operations & Maintenance teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact between internal departments, EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants, grid operators, authorities, and other project stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project execution plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans throughout the project lifecycle. Arrangement of regular meetings providing accurate reports.
• Coordinating Internal Stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved; Monitoring External Stakeholders ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, HSE standards, quality requirements, and project specifications.
• Implementing mitigation measures and corrective actions when necessary.
• Review and manage contracts, change orders, claims, variations, and commercial matters in coordination with legal, procurement, and finance teams. Support procurement activities.
• Ensure all permitting, environmental, interconnection, land, and regulatory requirements are fulfilled throughout project execution.
• Coordinate technical reviews including detailed engineering, equipment approvals, factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning procedures. Coordinate testing activities to ensure contractual guarantees and technical performance requirements are achieved.
• Oversee construction activities on-site, ensuring adherence to approved designs, construction standards, quality plans, and safety procedures.
• Ensure effective interface management between BESS systems, substations, transmission infrastructure, SCADA, EMS, and other plant components.
• Promote a strong HSE culture and ensure continuous compliance with company policies, local regulations, and industry best practices.
• Willingness to travel extensively and be based near project sites during critical project phases.

Additional Key Competencies for a BESS Project Manager

• Minimum 3 years in Project Management roles.
• At least 10 years of related working experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• English, at least B2 Level.
• H&S intermediate course will be highly valued.
• Demonstrable experience as Project Manager roles in EPC renewable energy projects (from the RtB to the COD phases).
• Demonstrable direct responsibility in: Managing complex multi-disciplinary teams; Project stakeholders' coordination; Project construction and commissioning coordination; Project budget and cost control management; Supporting to procurement and contracting.
• Understanding of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems, MV/HV electrical infrastructure, substations, SCADA, EMS, PPC and grid-connection requirements.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery technologies, fire protection systems, and BESS commissioning processes.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Strong ability to read and review electrical single-line diagrams, protection schemes, civil drawings, and technical engineering documents and specifications.
• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work in a forward-thinking, environmentally conscious industry.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package with attractive employee benefits.
• A dynamic and inclusive company culture that fosters collaboration and innovation.