BESS Project Manager: Construction & Commissioning Lead

Takkion; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TAKKION in the United States is seeking a BESS Project Manager to lead battery energy storage system projects from notice-to-proceed through commissioning and closeout. You will oversee schedule, budget, safety, quality, and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

The role requires strong experience delivering BESS projects, familiarity with EPC delivery models, and comfort coordinating with clients, utilities, OEMs, and internal teams across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience in renewable energy with BESS exposure.
• Direct experience managing BESS projects required.
• Strong understanding of EPC project delivery models.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Smartsheet).
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of BESS projects including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Track milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure contract terms, scope, and change management processes are followed.
• Lead project meetings, status updates, and executive reporting.
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, EPC partners, OEMs, and subcontractors.
• Oversee safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across projects.

Skills

Project management

BESS

Schedule planning

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Travel 100%

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or CM

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Smartsheet

Job description

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The BESS Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from notice-to-proceed through commissioning and closeout. This role oversees schedule, budget, safety, quality, and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope while meeting all technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery

• Manage full lifecycle of BESS projects including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Track milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, scope, and change management processes.
• Understand and ensure contractual compliance in aspects of the project.
• Ensure site adheres to project technical requirements.
• Ensure management of all customer project documentation systems.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, utilities, EPC partners, OEMs, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with internal teams including engineering, procurement, EHS, finance, and operations.
• Lead project meetings, status updates, and executive reporting.
• Track changes to justify change orders, billing cycles, and invoicing.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee full project execution of BESS projects, including the installation of battery systems, inverters, transformers, SCADA, and associated systems.
• Review engineering deliverables, construction plans, and commissioning procedures.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and performance testing leading to successful completion of EPC Scope.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Enforce site safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 855, NEC, and local codes.
• Monitor quality control, inspections, and documentation.
• Ensure environmental and permitting requirements are met.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, and cash flow.
• Review invoices, change orders, and contract amendments and provide approval for payment.
• Support customer communications, negotiations, and issue closure as required. Ensure appropriate documentation to back up claims or change orders.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and system energization.
• Ensure completion of punch lists, as-built documentation, and O&M handover.
• Lead lessons learned and project closeout reviews.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of project management experience in renewable energy with strong exposure to BESS projects.
• Direct experience managing BESS projects required.
• Strong understanding of EPC project delivery models.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Smartsheet, etc.).
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP-PMI or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with lithium-ion battery systems and OEMs.
• Knowledge of grid interconnection, utility coordination, and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with energy storage safety standards and codes.
• Understanding of project BESS project development and lifecycle preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Combination of office, remote, and active construction site environments.
• Ability to work extended hours during critical project phases.
• Working in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs
• May require overtime, nights, or weekends based on project needs
• Travel up to 100%

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to hiring. This role is considered safety-sensitive and may be subject to ongoing drug and testing in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.

TAKKION is an equal opportunity employer.