BESS Construction Lead: Field Operations

FindTalent; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for Battery Energy Storage System construction projects in New York. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of utility-scale construction experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex field operations. This role emphasizes ensuring safety and efficiency on site while maintaining project timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in utility-scale construction, renewable energy, or battery energy storage projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large field teams and manage complex construction activities.
• Existing relationships with skilled crews or subcontractors (strongly preferred).
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, civil construction methods, and energy storage technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations across all phases of BESS construction, ensuring safe and productive site activities.
• Manage, schedule, and coordinate field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and equipment.
• Support workforce scaling by identifying and onboarding additional qualified personnel as project staffing grows.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align field execution with project milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for Battery Energy Storage System construction projects in New York. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of utility-scale construction experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex field operations. This role emphasizes ensuring safety and efficiency on site while maintaining project timelines.