Battery Storage Deployment Project Lead

Budderfly; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package including health

Job summary

Budderfly is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead its battery energy storage deployment team. You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of behind-the-meter projects, working with contractors, electrical crews, and utility partners to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will manage permitting, equipment delivery, commissioning, and closeout while coordinating with Fulfillment and Procurement to keep BOMs accurate and projects moving forward.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in battery energy storage, solar, or electrical construction.
• Experience managing subcontractors overseeing electrical, energy storage, or construction projects.
• Working knowledge of battery energy storage systems, inverters, switchgear, metering, and utility interconnection processes.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 855, UL 9540, and local permitting/inspection processes preferred.
• Facilities management/building engineer experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel to project sites with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor-led installations and commissioning of battery energy storage systems and related electrical infrastructure.
• Forecast and schedule battery storage installations, coordinating equipment lead times and resources.
• Manage permitting, interconnection applications, and AHJ inspections to keep schedules intact.
• Coordinate site readiness, including electrical service evaluation and metering data review.
• Maintain strong relationships with contractors and ensure safety, budget, and quality compliance.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide timely guidance to meet project goals.
• Oversee commissioning, startup, and acceptance testing to confirm design intent.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Subcontractors oversight

Battery storage systems

Code compliance

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Budderfly is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead its battery energy storage deployment team. You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of behind-the-meter projects, working with contractors, electrical crews, and utility partners to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will manage permitting, equipment delivery, commissioning, and closeout while coordinating with Fulfillment and Procurement to keep BOMs accurate and projects moving forward.