Lead, Energy Storage Projects (BESS)

RES; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life

Short and Long Term Disability

401(k) plan with 6% company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer and Charity Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discounts and Wellness

Job summary

RES in Denver is seeking a Project Manager – Energy Storage, Services to own and drive operational performance for utility-scale BESS assets. You will lead Site Managers and APMs, manage budgets, safety, client satisfaction, and lifecycle execution while coordinating with the Operations and Maintenance Manager – Energy Storage.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 2+ years in project/ops management, and experience with renewables or BESS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of project or operations management experience.
• 2+ years of utility-scale renewables, power generation, transmission, or BESS experience.
• Utility-scale BESS experience.
• NERC compliance experience.
• Familiarity with SCADA, EMS, PCS, inverters, reliability engineering, and asset management systems.
• Advanced knowledge of asset management, O&M planning, budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, reliability engineering, RCA, risk management, safety systems, quality systems, environmental compliance, vendor management, leadership, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with CMMS, SCADA, and operational reporting platforms.
• Functional competencies include accountability, customer focus, excellence, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Domestic and International travel 16-30% required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Leads HSQE programs, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, incident investigations, contractor safety management, environmental requirements, emergency response, and workforce training.
• Serves as primary client contact: leads performance reviews, manages communications, addresses concerns, presents KPIs, supports contractual obligations, and develops long-term asset strategies.
• Manages annual maintenance plans, preventive and corrective maintenance, outage coordination, resource planning, and operational procedures.
• Supports commissioning and augmentation activities and leads major corrective maintenance projects.
• Owns availability and reliability KPIs, leads RCA investigations, monitors performance trends, and coordinates OEM support.
• Implements continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develops budgets, forecasts costs, manages expenditures, reviews invoices, supports capital planning, and identifies cost optimization opportunities.
• Maintains understanding of O&M agreements, warranties, service contracts, and KPIs; manages change orders, risks, vendor requirements, and commercial obligations.
• Manages vendors, subcontractors, and OEMs to ensure compliance with safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Leads risk assessments, supports audits, and manages corrective actions.
• Ensures regulatory compliance, including OSHA, NFPA, NERC, and applicable utility requirements.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Safety leadership

Budgeting

Performance metrics

NERC compliance

SCADA familiarity

Vendor management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

EMS

Inverters

Job description

RES in Denver is seeking a Project Manager – Energy Storage, Services to own and drive operational performance for utility-scale BESS assets. You will lead Site Managers and APMs, manage budgets, safety, client satisfaction, and lifecycle execution while coordinating with the Operations and Maintenance Manager – Energy Storage.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 2+ years in project/ops management, and experience with renewables or BESS.