Senior BESS Project Manager | Utility-Scale Energy Storage

Abacus; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus in Juno Beach, FL is seeking an experienced professional to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from development through construction readiness. You will drive technical, financial, and regulatory planning across multidisciplinary teams to optimize scope and feasibility.

Responsibilities include coordinating pre-construction, environmental and regulatory work, managing schedules, and preparing and negotiating contracts and financial models.

Qualifications

• Must-have: degree in engineering/construction management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in project management with focus on engineering, economics, or construction.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong PM, communication, financial, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning and optimization for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Manage coordination of project development teams to meet schedules.
• Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, and other project variables.
• Develop and optimize project's technical scope and financial feasibility.
• Support teams with PPA and GIA negotiations and jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate engineering, estimating, and procurement to support financial models and project designs.
• Source, negotiate, and execute contracts for critical services.
• Communicate with Executive Leadership, Suppliers, Regulatory Agencies, and Local Communities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Abacus in Juno Beach, FL is seeking an experienced professional to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from development through construction readiness. You will drive technical, financial, and regulatory planning across multidisciplinary teams to optimize scope and feasibility.

Responsibilities include coordinating pre-construction, environmental and regulatory work, managing schedules, and preparing and negotiating contracts and financial models.