Project Manager - Contract

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, vi

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. seeks a Contract Project Manager to lead large-scale BESS projects from pre-construction through turnover. Remote work with travel to site locations; manage safety, budget, and schedule while coordinating civil, electrical and BOP interfaces.

You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, interface with utilities and permitting authorities, and ensure design intent translates to field execution while protecting project margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience leading large utility-scale energy, power or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery for large BESS projects; planning, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Develop schedules, resource plans and critical-path analyses; ensure on-time milestones.
• Own project budgets, cost forecasting and change-management; protect margins.
• Manage EPCs, subcontractors and vendors; set performance expectations and accountability.
• Coordinate integration of civil, electrical, BOP, HVAC, fire suppression and battery systems; ensure field execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, permits and local codes; meet interconnection standards.
• Lead commissioning and turnover activities; resolve punch lists and warranty items.
• Identify risks and resolve issues; maintain stakeholder alignment.
• Mentor project teams and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Contractor management

Electrical construction

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Schedule management

Multi-discipline coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

8+ years construction PM experience

PMP/CCM (preferred)

OSHA 30 (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Procore

Job description

Contract Project Manager – Project Execution Team

Remote

Company Overview

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. a subsidiary of LG Energy Solution is a leading provider of grid-scale integrated energy storage systems, delivering safe, reliable, and high‑performance solutions to customers worldwide. Powered by our proprietary AEROS® energy operating system, we use advanced monitoring and controls to help customers optimize system performance and maximize the value of their energy storage assets.

At LGES Vertech, you’ll be part of a collaborative, team‑oriented organization that aspires to be humble, hungry, and smart, working together to transform the energy landscape and create a more sustainable future. We value innovation, accountability, and growth, and offer competitive compensation along with comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer‑paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

For more information, visit www.lgensol-vt.com.

Position Overview

The Project Manager leads delivery of large‑scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects from pre‑construction through turnover, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required technical and regulatory standards. This role combines strategic leadership, cross‑functional coordination, and hands‑on construction oversight for utility‑scale and commercial energy storage sites.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery for multiple large BESS projects or one major program, including planning, permitting support, procurement oversight, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and critical‑path analyses; drive on‑time milestone achievement.
• Own project budgets, cost forecasting, and change‑order management; identify and implement cost‑control measures to protect margins.
• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and third‑party service providers; set performance expectations and hold teams accountable.
• Coordinate technical integration across civil, electrical, civil balance‑of‑plant (BOP), HVAC, fire suppression, and battery systems; ensure design intent is executed in the field.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety programs, environmental permits, local building codes, interconnection requirements, and utility standards.
• Lead commissioning and turnover activities with commissioning engineers, testing vendors, utilities, and owners; resolve punch‑list items and warranty transitions.
• Identify, mitigate, and escalation project risks and issues; drive decisive issue resolution with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, utilities, permitting authorities, and community stakeholders; represent the company at public meetings as required.
• Mentor and develop project teams, site superintendents, and junior project managers; promote continuous improvement and lessons‑learned practices.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of construction project management experience with at least 4 years leading large utility‑scale energy, power, or industrial projects; proven experience in energy storage projects strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record managing multi‑discipline contractors on projects sized at 10s of MW / multiple MWh (or larger).
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction, high‑voltage systems, substation work, civil/site development, and BESS‑specific components (battery racks, PCS, HVAC, fire suppression).
• Proficiency with project scheduling and document‑control tools (MS Project, Primavera, Procore, or equivalent).
• Outstanding leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder‑communication skills; experience interfacing with utilities and permitting authorities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently to project sites.

Preferred skills and certifications

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or equivalent.
• OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, or site‑safety leadership credentials.
• Experience with grid interconnection processes, utility commissioning, and protective relay testing.
• Familiarity with battery chemistry safety considerations, NFPA 855 and local fire code requirements.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, high‑growth technology or energy companies and leading cross‑functional teams in matrixed organizations.

Working conditions and reporting

Combination of office (program management, stakeholder meetings) and frequent fieldwork; extended hours during critical construction or commissioning phases.

Reports to Director of Project Management; direct oversight of on‑site superintendents, project engineers, and external contractors.

Role will require travel domestically and occasional overnight stays; site locations may be remote and require adaptation to variable site conditions.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Professional, proactive, adaptable individual with a strong results‑oriented work ethic.
• Proven record of achieving successful completion of complex projects.
• Customer facing role with excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong, collaborative, team player able to thrive within a matrix organization. Comfortable working with international stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi‑task in fast‑paced environment.
• Embodies LG’s values of Humble, Hungry and Smart.

Travel

This position requires approximately 40% travel annually. This includes daily or weekly travel to project site.