Project Manager - BESS - Services

Res Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) plan with company match

2 weeks PTO + holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Res Group is seeking a Project Manager – Energy Storage, Services to oversee utility-scale BESS assets and ensure operational excellence. You will lead Site Managers, APMs, and staff, while coordinating with the Operations and Maintenance Manager – Energy Storage to meet KPIs and契约 obligations.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, budgeting, and safety expertise, with travel 16-30%. Base salary range is $115,000–$135,000 and bonus eligibility is noted in the offer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of project or operations management experience.
• 2+ years of utility-scale renewables, power generation, or BESS experience.
• Familiarity with SCADA, EMS, PCS and asset management systems.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide asset ownership and leadership for assigned projects and clients.
• Lead Site Managers, APMs, and other personnel; report to the Ops Manager.
• Ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance throughout lifecycle.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and manage expenditures; review invoices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety management

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA

EMS

PCS

inverters

reliability engineering

asset management systems

CMMS

Job description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary:

The Project Manager – Energy Storage, Services is responsible for the overall operational performance, contractual compliance, safety, reliability, budget management, client satisfaction, and strategic execution of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets. This role provides full asset ownership and leadership for assigned projects and clients, ensuring operational excellence throughout the lifecycle of operating facilities. The Project Manager leads Site Managers, APMs, and other personnel, and reports to the Operations and Maintenance Manager – Energy Storage.

Requirements:

• Leads HSQE programs, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, incident investigations, contractor safety management, environmental requirements, emergency response, and workforce training.
• Serves as primary client contact: leads performance reviews, manages communications, addresses concerns, presents KPIs, supports contractual obligations, and develops long-term asset strategies.
• Manages annual maintenance plans, preventive and corrective maintenance, outage coordination, resource planning, and operational procedures.
• Supports commissioning and augmentation activities and leads major corrective maintenance projects.
• Owns availability and reliability KPIs, leads RCA investigations, monitors performance trends, and coordinates OEM support.
• Implements continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develops budgets, forecasts costs, manages expenditures, reviews invoices, supports capital planning, and identifies cost optimization opportunities.
• Maintains understanding of O&M agreements, warranties, service contracts, and KPIs; manages change orders, risks, vendor requirements, and commercial obligations.
• Manages vendors, subcontractors, and OEMs to ensure compliance with safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Leads risk assessments, supports audits, and manages corrective actions.
• Ensures regulatory compliance, including OSHA, NFPA, NERC, and applicable utility requirements.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.

Safety:

• Presents, supports, and leads by example with a safety- and quality-oriented attitude.
• Shows that safety is the most important function, ensuring all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Continually reinforces safe behaviors and corrects “at risk” behaviors.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understand standard operating procedures.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality, and safety matters, using the systems in place.

Leadership:

• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages Site Managers, APMs, and other personnel.
• Participates in hiring and selection processes to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports regarding goals, accomplishments, and policy updates.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in the eyes of the client group.
• Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
• Conducts regular development discussions and empowers employees to grow.
• Conducts timely and effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience can be substituted for a degree.
• 2+ years of project or operations management experience required.
• 2+ years of utility-scale renewables, power generation, transmission, electrical infrastructure, or BESS experience required.
• Utility-scale BESS experience.
• NERC compliance experience.
• Familiarity with SCADA, EMS, PCS, inverters, reliability engineering, and asset management systems.
• Advanced knowledge of asset management, O&M planning, budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, reliability engineering, RCA, risk management, safety systems, quality systems, environmental compliance, vendor management, leadership, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with CMMS, SCADA, and operational reporting platforms.
• Functional competencies include accountability, customer focus, excellence, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Domestic and International travel 16-30% required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Anticipated base salary range:

$115,000 - $135,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long TermDisability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Prorated Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays-includes Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental LeaveEmployee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15 lbs., Climbing, Crouching, Gripping, Handling, Kneeling, Pinching, Pulling 5-15 lbs., Pushing 5-15 lbs., Lifting 5-15 lbs., Walking, and Stooping required.

Frequently: Standing required.

Constantly: Reading, Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, and Sitting required.

Occasionally exposed to Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Humidity, Wet, Noise, and Hazards in the working environment. Vibration not present.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.