BESS Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 97,809 - 104,697; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a BESS Project Manager to coordinate Battery Energy Storage System projects across the U.S. and Canada. This role involves managing multiple projects, resource allocation, and improving project feasibility. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 6-10 years of experience in project management, preferably in renewable energy. This is a contract position with competitive hourly rates and potential benefits.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in project management, particularly in engineering and construction.
• Experience with renewable energy projects is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Battery Energy Storage System projects across the U.S. and Canada.
• Coordinate project development teams to ensure timely resource allocation.
• Develop technical project scopes and improve project feasibility.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Opportunity Overview

BESS Project Manager is an onsite position located in Juno Beach, FL. This is a 1‑year contract assignment (W‑2). You will join the Engineering & Construction (E&C) Department in Juno Beach, FL. You will be responsible for daily project coordination for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the U.S. and Canada. You will report to the onsite Manager.

Your Day‑to‑Day

• The project manager critically coordinates matrixed project development teams to ensure they focus resources on the right activity at the right time to meet the project schedule.
• Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, interconnection to ensure all project variables are identified and incorporated.
• Develop the project's technical scope.
• Improve project variables to improve both technical and financial feasibility.
• Support origination and development teams with PPA and GIA negotiations.
• Support development teams with jurisdictional needs.
• Coordinate engineering, estimating and procurement requirements.
• Support the E&C engineering team with technical attributes to develop designs.
• Support the E&C cost estimating team for development of financial model.
• Seek out and market data to ensure financial model is healthy.
• Present financial model to respective business unit(s) and manage financial model through executive budget approvals.
• Competitively source, negotiate and implement commercial contracts for critical services including geotechnical, survey, engineering, and EPC/PC construction services.
• Uphold and represent E&C's interests on assigned projects.
• Contribute to multiple software applications to support your activities, manage critical data and deliverables and report on important indicators.
• Support process improvements and efficiency projects to increase growth.
• Communicate and work with Executive Leadership, Suppliers, Regulatory Agencies, Local Communities, and other team members.
• Present project progress and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of management.
• Ensure the Construction Project Manager can take over projects moving to the Construction stage with an inclusive and executable construction plan.
• This position is not focused on a single project, but rather the management of multiple projects all at varying stages. Current portfolio of projects spans the United States and Canada.
• You will be required to travel occasionally to visit the assigned project locations and to support Development with local public hearings.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 6 – 10 years.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance/Accounting with experience in related engineering and construction of renewable energy projects, but not required.
• Preferred experience with electricity markets, renewables, or battery projects.
• Preferred PMP Certification and advanced Excel skills.

Our Safety Pledge To You

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people.

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer‑focused solutions, offering everything from high‑volume, cost‑effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best‑in‑class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary for this position is estimated at $71.00/hr to $76.00/hr, dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills. Most positions qualify for benefits including comprehensive health and income protection benefits, 401(k) savings plan, and paid vacations for qualifying positions.

How to Apply

You can submit your completed application and explore other available options using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com