Project Manager - EPC Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Aecon Concessions; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under an EPC model. You will be accountable for safe, high-quality delivery from contract award through commissioning, energization, and closeout, while achieving schedule, cost, and client objectives.

Locations include Port Huron, Detroit, MI and Milwaukee, WI, with regular travel to project sites. The role requires strong leadership, multi-discipline coordination, and proven experience in EPC

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7–10 years of project management experience in EPC construction or utility-scale energy projects.
• PMP or P.Eng designation and electrical engineering background are assets; experience with BESS or substations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution across engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Manage scope, schedule, milestones, and project performance with controls.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and cash flow.
• Identify, assess, mitigate risks and issues; drive resolutions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Lead project meetings and ensure timely, accurate reporting to clients.
• Administer contracts and support change orders and claims management.
• Ensure compliance with contract, specs, regulations, and safety standards.
• Oversee commissioning, energization, and turnover to client; closeout activities.
• Promote safety and quality throughout project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

PMP

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Engineering / Construction Management degree

Job description

Position Title: Project Manager - EPC Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Location: Detroit, MI, US Port Huron, MI, US West Bend, WI, US

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value - it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you'll not just build your career - you'll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus - today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation - we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement - values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you're inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model. The Project Manager will be accountable for safe, high-quality delivery from contract award through commissioning, energization, and closeout, while achieving schedule, cost, and client objectives.

Location: Port Huron, MI (preferred); Detroit, MI or Milwaukee, WI

What You'll Do Here:

• Lead project planning and execution across engineering, procurement, and construction activities
• Manage project scope, schedule, critical milestones, and overall project performance, ensuring effective project controls are maintained throughout delivery
• Monitor and manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow, and timely change management
• Proactively identify, assess, mitigate, and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities, driving actions to resolution and escalating matters as appropriate
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, suppliers, and field resources to achieve project objectives
• Lead project meetings, ensure project reporting is accurate and timely, and maintain clear and consistent communications with clients, owners, engineers, project partners, and other stakeholders
• Administer project contracts and support claims management, dispute resolution, and the evaluation and negotiation of change orders
• Ensure project execution complies with contractual obligations, project specifications, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards
• Promote strong safety and quality performance throughout all phases of project delivery
• Oversee commissioning and energization activities, coordinate operational readiness, and ensure successful turnover to the client and timely completion of all project closeout activities

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Seven to ten (7 - 10)years of project management experience in EPC construction, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, or industrial infrastructure
• PMP or P.Eng. designation and an electrical engineering background are considered assets
• BESS, substation, renewable energy, or other utility-scale power project experience is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of electrical systems, high-voltage infrastructure, and grid interconnection requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing project finances, schedules, contracts, procurement, risk, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

This position may be based in Port Huron or Detroit, Michigan, or Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Regular travel to the Milwaukee project site will be required

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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