Project Manager, Energy Storage Advisory

UL Solutions; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K retirement savings

15 days vacation and 12 holidays

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking a Project Manager for its Energy Storage Advisory team. The role involves leading the delivery of Independent Engineering and Technical Advisory projects across energy storage and solar sectors. Key responsibilities include managing project execution, client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, a minimum of 4 years' project management experience, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits include a bonus and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in project management within a professional or technical services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong commercial acumen, familiarity with budgeting and profitability management.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle delivery of Independent Engineering and Technical Advisory projects.
• Serve as the primary client interface for managing communications and relationships.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical consistency and quality.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical direction

Financial management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related

Tools

PMP or equivalent project management training

Job description

Job Description

As a member of the Energy Storage Advisory team within UL Solutions’ North American Renewables business, the Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of Independent Engineering (IE) and Technical Advisory (TA) projects across the energy storage and solar + storage hybrid power sectors.

This position oversees all aspects of successful project execution—technical, commercial, financial, and contractual—ensuring UL delivers high‑quality, on‑time, and on‑budget results. The Project Manager is also client‑facing, contributing directly to proposal development, relationship management, and growth of the advisory business through trusted client partnerships.

The successful candidate is a self‑starter with strong project management fundamentals, technical understanding, and business acumen. They are a proven seller‑doer who can guide multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients at a senior level, and drive both delivery excellence and business growth.

This role can be hybrid from Latham, NY; Houston, TX; Northbrook, IL; Oakland, CA, or remote in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead full‑lifecycle delivery of Independent Engineering and Technical Advisory projects for financing, acquisition, and development of energy storage and hybrid renewable portfolios.
• Serve as the primary client interface, managing communications, expectations, and relationships to ensure satisfaction, repeat business, and cross‑selling opportunities.
• Oversee project execution across scope, schedule, budget, and risk; develop and maintain execution plans, track progress, and proactively manage variances and change orders.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams (engineering, financial, and environmental specialists) to ensure technical consistency, quality, and alignment with UL’s standards.
• Provide high‑level technical direction to support the team’s analysis and conclusions while maintaining focus on overall project objectives and client needs.
• Manage project financials, including forecasting, invoicing, margin tracking, and ensuring commercial compliance with contract terms.
• Support business development activities: contribute to proposal writing, pricing strategy, scope definition, and client presentations.
• Drive client engagement and relationship growth through proactive communication, follow‑up, and participation in industry events, conferences, and client reviews.
• Facilitate project close‑out activities including lessons learned, client debriefs, and internal process improvements.
• Mentor junior staff in project management best practices and promote a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Represent UL at conferences and business development meetings.
• Guide the business strategy and development for the due diligence team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline (electrical, mechanical, civil, or similar).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in project management within a professional or technical services environment, ideally in renewable energy, energy storage, or grid infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience in client‑facing delivery, including proposal support, contract negotiation, and client relationship management.
• Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and profitability management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.
• PMP or equivalent project management training preferred.
• Ability to occasionally travel for conferences and project deliverables (less than 10%).

Total Rewards

The estimated salary range for this position is $95,000 – $115,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. The position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary.

This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401 K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. Paid time off includes vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

Application deadline: 04/30/2026.