Hybrid BESS Project Manager, Utility Infra

nTech Workforce; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ComEd is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead cradle-to-grave management of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) builds from Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The role requires coordinating cross-disciplinary field work and overseeing procurement milestones.

The position blends on-site 3 days weekly with remote work and occasional field visits, targeting a 12-month contract with possible extension. Strong PM skills and utility sector experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in an electric utility setting.
• Proven end-to-end project delivery for build-outs.
• Experience with RFPs, scope changes, and vendor deliverables.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary field construction work.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cradle-to-grave project management for utility-scale BESS builds.
• Oversee site infrastructure work: poles, fiber, boring, cabinets, cables.
• Manage procurement milestones, RFPs, change orders, budgets.
• Coordinate third-party engineering, testing, commissioning teams.
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment through field visits and reviews.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Vendor management

Field construction coordination

RFPs & change orders

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

Smartsheet

Power BI

Job description

ComEd is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead cradle-to-grave management of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) builds from Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The role requires coordinating cross-disciplinary field work and overseeing procurement milestones.

The position blends on-site 3 days weekly with remote work and occasional field visits, targeting a 12-month contract with possible extension. Strong PM skills and utility sector experience are essential.