Senior Project Manager - Utility-Scale Energy EPC

Aecon; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Location: Port Huron, MI (preferred); Detroit, MI or Milwaukee, WI. Travel to Milwaukee site required. PMP or P.Eng is valued; BESS experience preferred. Join Aecon to build critical infrastructure responsibly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7–10 years of project management experience in EPC construction, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewables, or industrial infrastructure.
• PMP or P.Eng designation is an asset.
• BESS, substation, renewables, or other utility-scale power project experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, high-voltage infrastructure, and grid interconnection requirements.

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.
• Monitor 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.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, suppliers, and field resources.
• Lead project meetings, ensure project reporting is accurate and timely, and maintain communications with clients, owners, engineers, project partners, and stakeholders.
• Administer project contracts and support claims management, dispute resolution, and change order evaluation and negotiation.
• Ensure project execution complies with contractual obligations, 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 timely turnover to client and project closeout.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management

Job description

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

Location: Port Huron, MI (preferred); Detroit, MI or Milwaukee, WI. Travel to Milwaukee site required. PMP or P.Eng is valued; BESS experience preferred. Join Aecon to build critical infrastructure responsibly.