Lead Project Manager - Battery Storage EPC (BESS)

Aecon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects under an EPC model. You will be accountable for safe, high-quality delivery from contract award through commissioning, energization, and closeout, while achieving schedule, cost, and client objectives.

Location options include Port Huron, Detroit, MI or Milwaukee, WI. Join Aecon to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive project controls, and deliver critical energy infrastructure with a focus

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of project management experience in EPC construction, power generation, renewables, or industrial infrastructure.
• PMP or P.Eng designation and an electrical engineering background are assets.
• BESS, substation, renewable energy, or other utility-scale power project experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, high-voltage infrastructure, and grid interconnection requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing project finances, schedules, contracts, procurement, risk, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution across engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Manage project scope, schedule, critical milestones, and overall project performance.
• Monitor and manage project financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow, and change management.
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, suppliers, and field resources.
• Lead project meetings, ensure timely project reporting, and maintain communications with clients and stakeholders.
• Administer contracts and support claims management, dispute resolution, and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, specifications, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards.
• Promote safety and quality across all project phases.
• Oversee commissioning, energization, and turnover to client and closeout activities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Engineering

Construction Management

PMP certification

P.Eng designation

Job description

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects under an EPC model. You will be accountable for safe, high-quality delivery from contract award through commissioning, energization, and closeout, while achieving schedule, cost, and client objectives.

Location options include Port Huron, Detroit, MI or Milwaukee, WI. Join Aecon to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive project controls, and deliver critical energy infrastructure with a focus