Senior PM, Utility-Scale Energy Storage (Remote)

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. in the United States is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead delivery of large-scale battery energy storage system projects from pre-construction through turnover.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams across civil, electrical, BOP, HVAC, and safety with a strong emphasis on compliance and safety. Travel about 40% to project sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of construction project management experience with at least 4 years leading large utility-scale energy, power, or industrial projects; proven experience in energy storage projects strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record managing multi-disciplinary contractors on projects sized at 10s of MW / multiple MWh (or larger).
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction, high-voltage systems, substation work, civil/site development, and BESS-specific components (battery racks, PCS, HVAC, fire suppression).
• Proficiency with project scheduling and document-control tools (MS Project, Primavera, Procore, or equivalent).
• Outstanding leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder-communication skills; experience interfacing with utilities and permitting authorities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for multiple large BESS projects or one major program; planning, permitting support, procurement oversight, construction, commissioning, closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and critical-path analyses; drive on-time milestone achievement.
• Own project budgets, cost forecasting, and change-order management; identify and implement cost-control measures to protect margins.
• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and third‑party service providers; set performance expectations and hold teams accountable.
• Coordinate technical integration across civil, electrical, civil balance-of-plant (BOP), HVAC, fire suppression, and battery systems; ensure design intent is executed in the field.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety programs, environmental permits, local building codes, interconnection requirements, and utility standards.
• Lead commissioning and turnover activities with commissioning engineers, testing vendors, utilities, and owners; resolve punch‑list items and warranty transitions.
• Identify, mitigate, and elevate project risks and issues; drive decisive issue resolution with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, utilities, permitting authorities, and community stakeholders; represent the company at public meetings as required.
• Mentor and develop project teams, site superintendents, and junior project managers; promote continuous improvement and lessons‑learned practices.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Procore

Job description

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. in the United States is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead delivery of large-scale battery energy storage system projects from pre-construction through turnover.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams across civil, electrical, BOP, HVAC, and safety with a strong emphasis on compliance and safety. Travel about 40% to project sites will be required.