Energy Storage Project Leader

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 188,000 - 619,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking well-rounded Project Managers focused on energy storage. This role demands a seller-doer mindset with strong technical and interpersonal skills, capable of leading complex projects from development through startup.

The position spans multiple projects including 1MW to 400MW scales with diverse interconnection voltages, and involves proposals, bid support, design reviews and performance testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, chemical, or mechanical preferred) or related field from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum 7 years related experience, including 3 or more years managing engineering projects.
• Experience with estimating or designing energy storage systems is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present complex information.

Responsibilities

• Leading proposal efforts for energy storage Owner’s Engineering proposals.
• Developing scope, schedule, and budget for proposal efforts; negotiating refinements to scope, schedule, and budget with client upon award.
• Coordinating with permitting authorities, customers, and design leads to drive a customer solution within project standards.
• Coordinating a multi-disciplined engineering team to complete required tasks.
• Setting and maintaining project schedule and budgets; managing Change Orders as required.
• Serving as the primary interface between client and technical team.
• Travel to client offices/project sites as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Energy storage knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking well-rounded Project Managers focused on energy storage. This role demands a seller-doer mindset with strong technical and interpersonal skills, capable of leading complex projects from development through startup.

The position spans multiple projects including 1MW to 400MW scales with diverse interconnection voltages, and involves proposals, bid support, design reviews and performance testing.