Project Manager - BESS

Hydrogen UK Ltd; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,614 - 67,502; Part time

Job summary

Hydrogen UK Ltd is seeking a Project Manager for Battery Energy Storage Systems in Juno Beach, FL. This contract role involves leading pre-construction planning, financial modeling, and regulatory planning for utility-scale BESS projects from development through construction readiness.

The position requires a minimum of 5 years in project management, strong Excel skills, and experience with engineering, construction, and economics. Occasional travel may be involved with a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure, or project economics.
• Strong project management, communication, analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning and optimization for utility-scale BESS projects by integrating engineering design, financial modeling, procurement strategy, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage cross-functional project development teams to ensure resources are aligned with project schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate project development activities involving environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, cultural resource reviews, land acquisition, interconnection, and other critical development variables.
• Develop and optimize project technical scope to maximize both technical performance and financial viability.
• Support origination and development teams during power purchase agreement (PPA) negotiations, generator interconnection (GIA) negotiations, and permitting requirements.
• Coordinate engineering, estimating, and procurement efforts to support project design and financial model development.
• Utilize market data to strengthen project financial models and business case assumptions.
• Present financial models and project recommendations to business units and executive leadership for budget approvals.
• Source, negotiate, and execute commercial contracts for services including geotechnical investigations, surveying, engineering services, EPC/PC construction services.
• Represent E&C interests throughout assigned projects.
• Utilize project management software and reporting tools to manage project data and track KPIs.
• Communicate regularly with executive leadership, suppliers/contractors, regulatory agencies, local communities, and internal stakeholders.
• Present project status updates, risks, and mitigation strategies to management.
• Ensure a seamless transition of projects into construction by delivering a complete construction plan to the Construction Project Manager.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Manager (Battery Energy Storage Systems – BESS)

Location: Juno Beach, FL
Schedule: Standard Office Hours
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $44-49/hour

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading advanced technical, financial, and regulatory planning for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from early development through construction readiness. This role applies advanced engineering, economic, and project management principles to optimize project scope, risk allocation, and financial feasibility across complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning and optimization for utility-scale BESS projects by integrating:
  • Engineering design
  • Financial modeling
  • Procurement strategy
  • Regulatory requirements
• Manage cross-functional project development teams to ensure resources are aligned with project schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate project development activities involving:
  • Environmental permitting
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Cultural resource reviews
  • Land acquisition
  • Interconnection
  • Other critical development variables
• Develop and optimize project technical scope to maximize both technical performance and financial viability.
• Support origination and development teams during:
  • Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) negotiations
  • Generator Interconnection Agreement (GIA) negotiations
  • Jurisdictional and permitting requirements
• Coordinate engineering, estimating, and procurement efforts to support project design and financial model development.
• Utilize market data to strengthen project financial models and business case assumptions.
• Present financial models and project recommendations to business units and executive leadership for budget approvals.
• Source, negotiate, and execute commercial contracts for services including:
  • Geotechnical investigations
  • Surveying
  • Engineering services
  • EPC/PC construction services
• Represent Engineering & Construction (E&C) interests throughout assigned projects.
• Utilize project management software and reporting tools to manage project data and track key performance indicators.
• Communicate regularly with:
  • Executive Leadership
  • Suppliers and contractors
  • Regulatory agencies
  • Local communities
  • Internal stakeholders
• Present project status updates, risks, and mitigation strategies to various levels of management.
• Ensure a seamless transition of projects into the construction phase by delivering a complete and executable construction plan to the Construction Project Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure, or project economics preferred.
• Strong project management, communication, analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with renewable energy projects, including:
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Electricity markets
  • Renewable generation
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Six Sigma certification or experience.
• Experience with project financial modeling and commercial contract negotiations.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel to project sites.

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