Project Manager, EPC BESS – Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Aecon U.S.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Location options include Port Huron, MI (preferred); Detroit, MI or Milwaukee, WI with regular travel to Milwaukee. Join Aecon to drive major energy infrastructure with a collaborative, safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution across engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Manage project scope, schedule, milestones, and overall project performance, ensuring effective project controls are maintained.
• Monitor and manage project finances, 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.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

PMP / P.Eng designation

BESS experience

High-voltage systems

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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

Location options include Port Huron, MI (preferred); Detroit, MI or Milwaukee, WI with regular travel to Milwaukee. Join Aecon to drive major energy infrastructure with a collaborative, safety-focused culture.