BESS Project Manager

Hydrogen Group; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group seeks an experienced Project Manager to support the development and pre-construction delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Juno Beach, FL, with travel requirements. Initial 12-month contract (W2, not eligible for C2C) and pay range $28-33/hr.

The role requires coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across development stages, managing scope, budgets, and schedules, and driving feasibility through technical and financial analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of project management or related experience.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management, communication, analytical, financial, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external project teams to align with schedules and priorities.
• Manage multiple BESS and renewable energy projects across development and pre-construction stages.
• Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, land, interconnection, and other stakeholders to identify requirements.
• Develop and manage project technical scopes.
• Evaluate and optimize technical and financial variables for feasibility.
• Support with PPA and GIA negotiations during development.
• Assist with jurisdictional requirements and local development needs.
• Coordinate engineering, estimating, procurement, scheduling, and supply chain activities.
• Provide input to project design development and technical requirements.
• Support cost estimating and financial modeling activities.
• Monitor market data to support financial feasibility and present progress and risks.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Project Manager - Renewable Energy / Battery Storage

Juno Beach, FL (with travel)

Duration: initial 12-month contract (W2, not eligible for C2C)

Pay: $28-33/hr

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the development and pre-construction delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

This role will manage multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of development, coordinating cross-functional teams and resources from early-stage development through the transition into construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate highly matrixed internal and external project teams to keep activities aligned with project schedules and priorities.
• Manage multiple BESS and renewable energy projects simultaneously across various stages of development and pre-construction.
• Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, interconnection, and other stakeholders to identify and address project requirements.
• Develop and manage project technical scopes.
• Evaluate and optimize technical and financial project variables to improve overall project feasibility.
• Support development and origination teams with Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Generator Interconnection Agreement (GIA) negotiations.
• Assist with jurisdictional requirements and local development needs.
• Coordinate engineering, estimating, procurement, scheduling, and supply chain activities.
• Partner with engineering teams to support technical requirements and project design development.
• Support cost estimating and financial modeling activities.
• Monitor and leverage market data to support project financial feasibility.
• Present and manage financial models through internal and executive budget approval processes.
• Source, negotiate, and execute commercial contracts for services such as geotechnical work, surveying, engineering, and EPC/PC construction services.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, regulatory agencies, local communities, and other key stakeholders.
• Present project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership and management teams.
• Utilize project management and other software tools to manage project data, deliverables, and key performance indicators.
• Support process improvement and efficiency initiatives as the organization continues to scale.
• Ensure projects transitioning into construction are properly prepared and handed off with a complete and executable construction plan.
• Represent the Engineering & Construction organization and its interests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Occasionally travel to project sites and support local public hearings and development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of project management or related experience.
• Strong project management, communication, analytical, financial, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience supporting engineering and construction projects within the renewable energy industry.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy projects, and/or electricity markets.
• Experience with project development and pre-construction activities.
• Experience with financial modeling, cost estimating, and project feasibility analysis.
• Experience negotiating commercial contracts and working with engineering or construction vendors.