NextEra: BESS (Battery Energy Storage) Project Manager

SThree; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

NextEra Energy seeks a Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Project Manager to support utility-scale storage initiatives in the Central and Midwest U.S. The role focuses on early-stage management and pre-construction, advancing projects from development through handoff to execution teams.

The candidate will work with engineering, development, procurement, and leadership teams to drive progress. The ideal candidate has strong PM skills, technical acumen, financial awareness, and experience coordinating

Qualifications

• 1-10+ years of project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, utility, industrial, energy, or renewable projects.
• Strong scheduling, coordination, and budget management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to work onsite in Juno Beach, FL (remote candidates in Central/Midwest may be considered).

Responsibilities

• Manage utility-scale BESS projects during development and pre-construction.
• Evaluate project opportunities and support viability assessments.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and critical milestones.
• Track budgets, forecasts, CAPEX, and project financials.
• Coordinate procurement, contracting, and vendor activities.
• Prepare executive updates, presentations, and approval materials.
• Identify and mitigate technical, commercial, permitting, schedule, and interconnection risks.
• Partner with engineering, development, finance, and procurement teams to drive project progression.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business or related field

Job description

Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Project Manager

Resume Review:

9/11 at 10:00 AM

Quick Notes

• 12-month contract with potential for conversion (not guaranteed)
• Open to candidates ranging from entry-level to 10+ years of experience
• Interviews expected the week following resume review
• Estimated target pay range: $40-60/hr depending on relevant years of experience.
• Flexibility exists for exceptional candidates

Questions to ask yourself to see if this is the right fit for you:

• This position is heavily focused on moving projects through development and pre-construction, not construction execution. Do you have experience evaluating project feasibility, managing permitting, coordinating interconnection efforts, working with development teams, or advancing projects before construction began?
• Have you personally managed large projects?
• Do you have the ability to build and manage a project schedule?
• Have you managed project budgets, forecasts, or CAPEX? Were you responsible for financial information regarding these projects?
• Are you interested in utility-scale battery storage and renewable energy? Are you well versed in the entire lifecycle of a BESS project?

NextEra Energy is seeking a BESS Project Manager to support utility-scale battery storage projects throughout the Central and Midwest U.S. This role focuses on early-stage project management and pre-construction activities, advancing projects from development through handoff to execution teams.

The ideal candidate has strong project management skills, technical aptitude, financial awareness, and experience coordinating across engineering, development, procurement, and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage utility-scale BESS projects during development and pre-construction
• Evaluate project opportunities and support viability assessments
• Develop and maintain project schedules and critical milestones
• Track budgets, forecasts, CAPEX, and project financials
• Coordinate procurement, contracting, and vendor activities
• Prepare executive updates, presentations, and approval materials
• Identify and mitigate technical, commercial, permitting, schedule, and interconnection risks
• Partner with engineering, development, finance, and procurement teams to drive project progression

Required Qualifications

• 1-10+ years of project management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• Experience supporting infrastructure, utility, industrial, energy, or renewable projects
• Strong scheduling, coordination, and budget management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Ability to work onsite in Juno Beach, FL (experienced remote candidates in the Central/Midwest U.S. may be considered)

Preferred Qualifications

• Renewable energy experience, especially BESS, solar, wind, or power generation
• Familiarity with utility-scale project lifecycles
• EPC contracting and procurement exposure
• Knowledge of interconnection processes and transmission risks
• Engineering background or experience in highly technical industries