BESS Project Manager — Engineering, Finance & Regulation

Delan Associates, Inc; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Delan Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead advanced planning for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects from development through construction readiness. You will integrate engineering, financial modeling, procurement, and regulatory considerations to optimize scope and feasibility.

The role requires 5+ years in PM, experience with renewables, and PMP/Six Sigma credentials. Located in Florida with potential travel to project sites and hearings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a focus on engineering, economics, or construction preferred.
• Technical experience with renewable energy projects, particularly electricity markets, renewables, and battery projects, is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Six Sigma experience are highly desired.
• Advanced Excel skills and excellent project management, communication, financial, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced pre-construction planning and optimization for utility‑scale BESS projects, integrating engineering design, financial modeling, procurement strategy, and regulatory constraints to support executive investment decisions.
• Manage critical coordination of highly matrixed project development teams to ensure resources are focused on the right activities to meet project schedules.
• Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, interconnection, and other project variables to ensure comprehensive project development.
• Develop and optimize the project's technical scope and variables to improve both technical and financial feasibility.
• Support origination and development teams with PPA and GIA negotiations, as well as jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate engineering, estimating, and procurement needs to support the development of financial models and project designs.
• Actively seek out and leverage market data to ensure the financial model is robust.
• Present financial models to respective business units and manage them through executive budget approvals.
• Competitively source, negotiate, and execute commercial contracts for critical services, including geotechnical, survey, engineering, and EPC/PC construction services.
• Represent E&C's interests on assigned projects and engage in various software applications to support activities, manage critical data, and report on key indicators.
• Actively communicate and interface with Executive Leadership, Suppliers, Regulatory Agencies, Local Communities, and other stakeholders.
• Present project progress and risk mitigation strategies in meetings with various levels of management.
• Ensure seamless handover of projects moving to the Construction stage to the Construction Project Manager with an inclusive and executable construction plan.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Project management

Communication

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

PMP certification

Six Sigma

Job description

Delan Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead advanced planning for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects from development through construction readiness. You will integrate engineering, financial modeling, procurement, and regulatory considerations to optimize scope and feasibility.

The role requires 5+ years in PM, experience with renewables, and PMP/Six Sigma credentials. Located in Florida with potential travel to project sites and hearings.