Project Manager- Battery Energy Storage Systems

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and income protection

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This onsite role in Juno Beach, FL reports to Engineering & Construction Project Development, coordinating with Development, Engineering, Estimating, and Construction teams.

You will manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans, support environmental and interconnection requirements, and assist with PPA/GIA negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, accounting, or related field.
• 5 years of project management experience in engineering, construction, energy, utilities, infrastructure, or related industries.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple utility-scale BESS projects from development through construction readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans; identify and mitigate risks.
• Support environmental, permitting, land, interconnection, and regulatory requirements.
• Support and collaborate on PPA and GIA negotiations and financial models.

Skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Team coordination

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the successful development of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This is an onsite position in Juno Beach, FL, reporting to the Manager, Engineering & Construction Project Development. You will coordinate with all partners through all phases of project development, from early-stage planning through construction turnover. You will excel in project management, financial analysis, partner coordination, and renewable energy project development while managing multiple projects across various stages of execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects simultaneously from early-stage development through construction readiness.
• Coordinate teams including Development, Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Environmental, Regulatory, and Construction to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans while identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Collaborate with environmental, permitting, cultural, land acquisition, and interconnection teams to ensure all project requirements are identified and incorporated.
• Support engineering teams with technical requirements and design development for BESS projects.
• Partner with estimating teams to develop project financial models, budgets, and cost forecasts.
• Improve project variables to improve technical performance, constructability, and overall financial feasibility.
• Use market intelligence and industry data to support project economics and business case development.
• Support origination and development teams during Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Generator Interconnection Agreement (GIA) negotiations.
• Coordinate procurement strategies and commercial activities to support project execution.
• Source and negotiate contracts for geotechnical, survey, engineering, EPC, and construction services.
• Present project updates, financial analyses, risks, and mitigation plans to business leaders and executive management.
• Travel as needed to project sites throughout the United States and Canada and support local partner meetings and public hearings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of project management experience within engineering, construction, energy, utilities, infrastructure, or related industries.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $52.00/hour to $55.00/hour.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities