Project Manager - BESS

Progressive; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development and execution of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across the U.S., with location options in Tampa or Los Angeles.

You will manage end-to-end development from land acquisition and permitting to interconnection, EPC contracting, and financing, coordinating cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver on schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in renewable energy project development.
• Experience managing full project lifecycle from development through construction.
• Strong permitting expertise.
• Hands-on with interconnection processes and EPC contracting.
• Experience with ISOs (CAISO, PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, ISO-NE).
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project development for solar (36MW-200MW) and standalone BESS projects.
• Manage all development phases: land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, EPC selection, financing.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Drive due diligence efforts, including support for M&A transactions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and milestones.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Permitting expertise

Interconnection processes

PPA negotiations

Financial modeling

EPC contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Project Manager - Solar & BESS (Utility & Community Scale)

Location: Tampa, FL or Los Angeles, CA (preferred)

About the Opportunity

An established and growing renewable energy developer is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development and execution of utility-scale and community-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the U.S.

This role will be instrumental in advancing projects from early-stage development through NTP and construction, working cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project development for solar (36MW-200MW) and standalone BESS projects
• Manage all development phases including:
  • Land acquisition and real estate negotiations
  • Permitting and regulatory approvals (critical focus area)
  • Interconnection processes with ISOs and utilities
  • EPC contractor selection, negotiation, and execution
  • Project financing coordination, including tax equity and financial modeling support
  • Power purchase agreements (PPAs) and offtake negotiations
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and budget
• Drive due diligence efforts, including support for M&A transactions (e.g., MIPAs)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and project milestones

Qualifications

• ~4+ years of experience in renewable energy project development
• Proven experience managing full project lifecycle (development through construction)
• Strong permitting expertise (high priority for this role)
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Interconnection processes
  • EPC contracting and negotiation
  • Project finance fundamentals and stakeholder coordination
  • PPA/offtake agreements
• Experience working within major ISOs such as:
  • CAISO
  • PJM
  • MISO
  • NYISO
  • ERCOT
  • ISO-NE
• Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Profile

• Experience with both solar and energy storage projects
• Background in utility-scale or community-scale renewable projects
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate independently
• Willingness to be based in or relocate to Southern California or Tampa

Eligibility

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to play a key role in a high-growth renewable platform
• Visibility across development, finance, and execution
• Collaborative team with strong industry expertise
• Flexible compensation aligned with experience

EOE Statement

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law.