BESS & Renewable Energy Construction Lead

Accord Power, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Power, Inc. is seeking a Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Construction Manager to lead standalone storage and solar+storage deployments from preconstruction through commissioning in New York City.

You will oversee field operations, manage crews and subcontractors, coordinate with utilities and AHJs, and ensure timely, on-budget project delivery with strict safety standards. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in electrical and civil construction, a solid grasp of distributed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM or engineering field.
• 5+ years in construction management in electrical, renewables, civil, or utility projects.
• Experience with AHJ coordination (Con Edison, NYC DOB, FDNY).
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and distributed energy infra.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for BESS and renewables projects from preconstruction to commissioning.
• Manage schedules, subcontractors, vendors, equipment logistics, and workforce.
• Prepare bids, takeoffs, estimating, and scope reviews.
• Coordinate with utilities, AHJs, inspectors, and permitting agencies in NYC.
• Review drawings and documents to identify risks and optimize schedules.
• Monitor progress and report milestones, budgets, delays, and field conditions.
• Ensure NEC, NFPA, IEEE, UL, NYC Building Code compliance and interconnection standards.
• Support commissioning, punch list, and closeout documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, estimating, and development teams.
• Maintain high standards for quality, safety, and site productivity.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Scheduling

Field operations

Electrical systems

Civil construction

subcontractor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Asana

Job description

Accord Power, Inc. is seeking a Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Construction Manager to lead standalone storage and solar+storage deployments from preconstruction through commissioning in New York City.

You will oversee field operations, manage crews and subcontractors, coordinate with utilities and AHJs, and ensure timely, on-budget project delivery with strict safety standards. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in electrical and civil construction, a solid grasp of distributed