Electrical Site Manager

SourceFlow; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

SourceFlow is seeking a Site Manager/Site Lead for a Battery Energy Storage augmentation project in Barstow, CA. The role oversees day-to-day site delivery, coordinates contractors, and ensures safety throughout the 50MWh expansion.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical/infrastructure site delivery, with experience in energy projects and a strong safety background. Position is freelance/contract for a minimum of four months, with potential extension and travel considerations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in site management or delivery roles on energy infra projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong focus on safety culture and risk identification.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site activities for the BESS augmentation programme.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Oversee logistics, lifting activities and equipment movement.
• Maintain safety culture and proactively identify risks.
• Monitor progress against the project programme and flag delays.
• Support electrical activities for DC/AC systems and resolve site issues.

Skills

Site management

Electrical construction

Contractor coordination

Safety management

Tools

Safety systems

Job description

Job Ref: HP-3114 Barstow, California, United States Competitive Battery Storage ContractSITE MANAGER / SITE LEAD - BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE (BESS) - RENEWABLE ENERGY - GRID (CALIFORNIA, US)Location: Barstow, CaliforniaContract: Freelance / ContractDuration: Minimum 4 Months with high extension potential due to another project kicking offStart: 4 January 2027Sector: Battery Energy Storage / Power InfrastructureThe OpportunityHunter Philips is supporting a leading global energy technology business with the appointment of an experienced Site Manager / Site Lead for an upcoming Battery Energy Storage augmentation project in Barstow, California.The project involves the augmentation of an existing operational BESS facility, with approximately 50MWh of additional energy storage capacity being integrated into the site.Key Responsibilities:Lead day-to-day site activities throughout the BESS augmentation programme.Coordinate contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders across the site.Oversee logistics, lifting activities and the movement and installation of equipment.Maintain a strong site safety culture and proactively identify and address potential risks.Monitor construction progress against the project programme and escalate potential delays.Coordinate electrical activities associated with approximately 1,500V DC / 1,000V AC systems.Support the resolution of technical and site-related issues throughout delivery.Provide clear progress updates and maintain effective communication between site and project teams.Requirements:Strong electrical construction or site delivery background.Previous experience managing contractors within power or energy infrastructure environments.BESS experience is advantageous but not essential.Candidates from substations, Solar PV, Wind, power generation or similar electrical infrastructure backgrounds will be considered.Previous safety management or Safety Officer experience is highly desirable.Ideally 5+ years of relevant industry experience, with 10+ years preferred.Contract Details:Start: 4 January 2027.Duration will be minimum 4 months, running through toe end of April 2027.Monday–Friday with potential Saturday working.Local / commutable candidates are preferred.For suitable travelling candidates, flights, accommodation and vehicle can be covered separately.Rotational arrangements may potentially be considered for travelling candidates.If you are interested in discussing the opportunity, please apply with your CV or contact me directly at [e-mail] are expected to begin next week (week commencing 07.10.26).Roman FloydRecruitment Consultant [phone] [e-mail]