Project Manager, Installation and Commissioning (Battery Storage)

Budderfly; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package including health

Job summary

Budderfly is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead its battery energy storage deployment team. You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of behind-the-meter projects, working with contractors, electrical crews, and utility partners to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will manage permitting, equipment delivery, commissioning, and closeout while coordinating with Fulfillment and Procurement to keep BOMs accurate and projects moving forward.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in battery energy storage, solar, or electrical construction.
• Experience managing subcontractors overseeing electrical, energy storage, or construction projects.
• Working knowledge of battery energy storage systems, inverters, switchgear, metering, and utility interconnection processes.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 855, UL 9540, and local permitting/inspection processes preferred.
• Facilities management/building engineer experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel to project sites with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor-led installations and commissioning of battery energy storage systems and related electrical infrastructure.
• Forecast and schedule battery storage installations, coordinating equipment lead times and resources.
• Manage permitting, interconnection applications, and AHJ inspections to keep schedules intact.
• Coordinate site readiness, including electrical service evaluation and metering data review.
• Maintain strong relationships with contractors and ensure safety, budget, and quality compliance.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide timely guidance to meet project goals.
• Oversee commissioning, startup, and acceptance testing to confirm design intent.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Subcontractors oversight

Battery storage systems

Code compliance

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saving the World! Help Wanted… Budderfly is a fast-growth, private equity-backed energy management outsourcing company that is committed to reducing global carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software to help deliver complete energy saving solutions for our customers.

Saving the World! Help Wanted… Budderfly is a fast-growth, private equity-backed energy management outsourcing company that is committed to reducing global carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software to help deliver complete energy saving solutions for our customers.

Celebrating 5 years on Inc. 5000 America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. Recognized in Time Magazine's Best Inventions of 2025. We are an energetic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place!

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our Battery Storage deployment team. In this role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of behind-the-meter battery storage projects, including site readiness, equipment delivery and staging, installation, utility interconnection, permitting, and commissioning. You will work closely with subcontractors, electrical contractors, and utility partners to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. This position demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proven experience managing electrical field installations. The Project Manager may also support additional energy-saving efforts, such as solar, EV charging, or lighting and HVAC conservation projects, contributing to broader sustainability and resource management goals.

Why this Role is Important:

This role is essential for deploying battery energy storage that reduces peak demand charges, improves site resiliency, and enables participation in utility demand response and grid services programs. By overseeing safe, code-compliant BESS installations and commissioning, the Project Manager directly contributes to both environmental impact and operational savings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee contractor-led installations and commissioning of battery energy storage systems and associated electrical infrastructure, ensuring all work meets company standards for quality and safety, stays on schedule, and is delivered within budget across complex, multisite projects nationwide.
• Work closely with contractors to forecast and schedule battery storage installations, ensuring timely execution and alignment with project timelines, equipment lead times, and resource availability.
• Manage permitting, utility interconnection applications, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspections, tracking approvals and resolving jurisdictional requirements that impact project schedules.
• Coordinate site readiness activities, including electrical service evaluation, load and metering data review, structural and clearance requirements, and equipment placement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors, fostering effective communication, collaboration, and accountability throughout project execution.
• Monitor contractor performance by evaluating adherence to project schedules, budget constraints, safety requirements, and quality expectations, and provide feedback and guidance as necessary.
• Oversee commissioning, startup, and acceptance testing, verifying that system controls, communications, and performance meet design intent prior to project closeout.
• Enforce electrical safety and code compliance requirements, including NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, and NFPA 855, ensuring contractors follow approved lockout/tagout and energized work practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, incentives, procurement, fulfillment, and install support, to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Identify and mitigate risks and obstacles that may impact project timelines or quality, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Proactively communicate project status, updates, and potential delays to internal stakeholders and customers, maintaining strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate with Fulfillment and Procurement to manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) for each battery storage project, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of batteries, inverters, switchgear, and balance-of-system materials to contractors.
• Coordinate with Fulfillment/Procurement to resolve any issues related to material availability, quality, or delivery, ensuring timely resolutions to maintain project momentum.
• Maintain accurate inventory and asset records, tracking serialized equipment and all project-related materials, ensuring proper documentation of usage, storage, and replenishment to prevent shortages and avoid project delays.
• Ensure that all project documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date, including project plans, progress reports, change orders, commissioning records, warranty registrations, and closeout documentation.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in battery energy storage, solar, or electrical construction.
• Experience managing subcontractors overseeing electrical, energy storage, or construction projects.
• Working knowledge of battery energy storage systems, inverters, switchgear, metering, and utility interconnection processes.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, including the NEC, NFPA 855, and UL 9540, and with local permitting and inspection processes, preferred.
• Facilities management/building engineer experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed, with flexible hours to align with contractor and field crew schedules.

Compensation

$85,000—$110,000 USD

Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.

What We Offer:

• Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment
• Competitive pay
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance
• Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.

Budderfly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

We welcome all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career web page as a result of your disability