Project Manager – Utility‑Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Delan Associates, Inc; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Delan Associates, Inc. seeks a Project Manager for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to lead advanced technical, financial, and regulatory planning from development through construction readiness.

You will coordinate environmental, regulatory, land acquisition, interconnection, and project variables to ensure robust financial feasibility and on-time delivery. Strong PMP/Six Sigma credentials and advanced Excel skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in engineering, economics, or construction.
• PM certification (PMP) and Six Sigma experience are highly desired.
• Advanced Excel, financial analysis, and strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning and optimization for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Coordinate matrixed development teams to meet project schedules.
• Interface with environmental, regulatory, land acquisition, interconnection stakeholders.
• Develop and optimize technical scope and financial feasibility.
• Support PPA and GIA negotiations and jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate engineering, estimating, and procurement for financial models.
• Present financial models to executives and manage approvals.
• Negotiate and contract for services (geotechnical, survey, EPC/PC).
• Ensure smooth handover to Construction PM with executable plan.

Skills

PMP certification

Six Sigma

Advanced Excel

Project management

Communication

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Utility‑Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Department: Engineering & Construction (E&C) Business Unit
Team: Project Management Team
Location: Juno Beach, FL (In Office)

The Project Manager is responsible for leading advanced technical, financial, and regulatory planning for utility‑scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from early development through construction readiness. The role requires the application of advanced engineering, economic, and project‑management principles to optimize project scope, risk allocation, and financial feasibility across highly complex, multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced pre‑construction planning and optimization for utility‑scale BESS projects, integrating engineering design, financial modeling, procurement strategy, and regulatory constraints to support executive investment decisions.
• Manage critical coordination of highly matrixed project development teams to ensure resources are focused on the right activities to meet project schedules.
• Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, interconnection, and other project variables to ensure comprehensive project development.
• Develop and optimize the project’s technical scope and variables to improve both technical and financial feasibility.
• Support origination and development teams with PPA and GIA negotiations, as well as jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate engineering, estimating, and procurement needs to support the development of financial models and project designs.
• Actively seek out and leverage market data to ensure the financial model is robust.
• Present financial models to respective business units and manage them through executive budget approvals.
• Competitively source, negotiate, and execute commercial contracts for critical services, including geotechnical, survey, engineering, and EPC/PC construction services.
• Represent E&C’s interests on assigned projects and engage in various software applications to support activities, manage critical data, and report on key indicators.
• Actively communicate and interface with Executive Leadership, Suppliers, Regulatory Agencies, Local Communities, and other stakeholders.
• Present project progress and risk mitigation strategies in meetings with various levels of management.
• Ensure seamless handover of projects moving to the Construction stage to the Construction Project Manager with an inclusive and executable construction plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a focus on engineering, economics, or construction preferred.
• Technical experience with renewable energy projects, particularly electricity markets, renewables, and battery projects, is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Six Sigma experience are highly desired.
• Advanced Excel skills and excellent project management, communication, financial, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Location

• Juno Beach, FL
• Occasional travel may be required to project locations and to support Development with local public hearings.