Energy Infrastructure Program Manager – Construction & BESS

Gotion Illinois; Manteno (IL); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility (up to 15%)

Job summary

Gotion Inc. in Illinois seeks a Program Manager, Construction & Energy Infrastructure to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of energy projects such as Pioneer Power Station BESS and future hub deployments, while managing on-site construction activity and contractor coordination.

You'll lead cross-functional teams, maintain schedules, monitor budgets, ensure safety, and coordinate with utilities and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management, with at least 2 years in construction management or owner’s representative capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder construction or energy infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with EPC contract structures, order management, and contractor oversight.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams under deadline pressure.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and standard MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program planning across energy infrastructure projects, from development through COD.
• Maintain integrated master schedules, track milestones, and proactively flag risks to project timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate across internal teams (engineering, procurement, legal, government relations) and external partners (EPC contractors, utilities, interconnection teams).
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget performance across concurrent projects, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Support preparation of executive updates and project status reports for Director and senior leadership.
• Serve as the Owner's on-site representative during construction phases, managing contractor and subcontractor performance against EPC agreements.
• Conduct regular site walks, safety inspections, and progress reviews; document findings and drive corrective actions.
• Review and approve contractor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and payment applications in coordination with the project team.
• Coordinate with ComEd, permitting authorities, and inspectors to support timely interconnection, energization, and certificate of occupancy milestones.
• Ensure construction activities comply with applicable safety standards, OSHA requirements, and site-specific protocols.
• Manage site access, logistics, and material staging to maintain an organized and efficient construction environment.
• Collaborate with the Sales Electrical Engineer to align technical specifications with commercial deliverables and customer requirements.
• Support hub expansion planning by applying lessons learned from Pioneer to subsequent domestic and international deployments.
• Interface with the Power Station Manager on operational readiness and commissioning coordination.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project documentation, SOPs, and lessons-learned records to support a repeatable hub model.

Skills

Program management

Construction management

Stakeholder coordination

MS Project

Smartsheet

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Gotion Inc. in Illinois seeks a Program Manager, Construction & Energy Infrastructure to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of energy projects such as Pioneer Power Station BESS and future hub deployments, while managing on-site construction activity and contractor coordination.

You'll lead cross-functional teams, maintain schedules, monitor budgets, ensure safety, and coordinate with utilities and regulators.