Project Manager- Battery Energy Storage Systems

Laveer Engineering; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 108,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and income protection

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

WECTEC Staffing Services in Cranberry Township, a Westinghouse subsidiary, seeks an experienced Project Manager to drive utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects onsite in Juno Beach, Florida. You will coordinate with Development, Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Environmental, Regulatory and Construction teams through all development stages.

The role emphasizes project planning, financial modeling, risk management and PPA/GIA negotiations, with travel across the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects simultaneously from early-stage development through construction readiness.
• Coordinate teams across Development, Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Environmental, Regulatory and Construction to stay on schedule.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets and execution plans while identifying and mitigating risks.
• Collaborate with environmental, permitting, land acquisition and interconnection teams to meet all requirements.
• Support engineering teams with technical requirements and design development for BESS projects.
• Partner with estimating teams to develop financial models, budgets and cost forecasts.
• Improve project variables to enhance technical performance, constructability and financial feasibility.
• Use market data to support project economics and business case development.
• Support PPA and GIA negotiations with origination and development teams.
• Coordinate procurement strategies and commercial activities for project execution.
• Source and negotiate contracts for geotechnical, survey, engineering, EPC and construction services.
• Present updates, analyses, risks and mitigation plans to leadership.
• Travel as needed to project sites across the United States and Canada.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition Number: 34634

Company

Location: Cranberry Township, US

WECTEC Staffing Services

A Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day.

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.
• Minimum of 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.

Benefits

• 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans And Individuals With Disabilities

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