Project Manager, Installation and Commissioning – Battery Storage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage the planning, coordination, and implementation of behind-the-meter battery storage initiatives.

• Supervise contractor-led installations and the commissioning of battery energy storage systems along with relevant electrical infrastructure across intricate, multi-site projects nationwide.

• Project timelines, equipment lead times, and resource availability will be utilized to forecast and schedule installations with contractors.

• Handle permitting, utility interconnection applications, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspections.

• Ensure site readiness by evaluating electrical services, reviewing load and metering data, and addressing structural and clearance requirements, as well as equipment placement.

• Build contractor relationships and oversee performance in accordance with schedules, budgets, safety standards, and quality expectations.

• Direct the commissioning, startup, and acceptance testing processes.

• Uphold electrical safety and code compliance, including NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 855.

• Work collaboratively with engineering, incentives, procurement, fulfillment, and installation support teams.

• Recognize and mitigate project risks and challenges.

• Update stakeholders and customers on project status, developments, and potential delays.

• Oversee project Bills of Materials and manage the delivery of batteries, inverters, switchgear, and balance-of-system components.

• Maintain inventory, serialized equipment, asset records, and project documentation, such as plans, reports, change orders, commissioning records, warranty registrations, and closeout documents.

• May assist with solar, EV charging, lighting, and HVAC conservation initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, particularly in battery energy storage, solar, or electrical construction.

• Proven track record in managing subcontractors within electrical, energy storage, or construction projects.

• Comprehensive understanding of battery energy storage systems, inverters, switchgear, metering, and utility interconnection procedures.

• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including the NEC, NFPA 855, and UL 9540, as well as local permitting and inspection protocols, is preferred.

• Experience in facilities management or as a building engineer is preferred.

• Excellent organizational abilities to handle multiple projects concurrently.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Willingness to travel to project sites as required, with flexible hours to accommodate contractor and field crew schedules.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly growing and supportive company environment.

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance.

• Chance to work within a team that values its members and collaborates to drive positive change.