Battery Energy Construction Project Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the Storage Development Team to perform site-assessments, evaluate site viability and constructability.
• Evaluate system capacity and production expectations and assess electrical interconnection options and strategies.
• Evaluate project opportunities, risks and mitigants.
• Prepare detailed requests for proposal (RFPs) and manage the resultant contractor bid-processes.
• Prepare, negotiate and manage key design, procurement and construction contracts.
• Manage projects from initiation through to operation, completion.
• Hand-over the completed and fully-documented projects to the Asset Management and Operations teams.
• Manage and ensure quality-assurances practices are upheld, either directly or through contracted Owner’s Representatives.
• Review and evaluate electrical, mechanical, civil and structural designs, reports, calculations and surveys.
• Review and evaluate environmental and land-use permits, surveys and reports.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Provide concise summary reports and status updates to the Soltage management team and board members.
• Oversee and perform project inspections and system tests.
• Ensure compliance with engineering specifications and performance objectives.

Experience And Education Requirements

• BA/BS college or university degree in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical or mechanical.
• NABCEP or similar solar PV certification is desirable although not required.
• Minimum six years’ relevant project execution experience, with at least four years of commercial or utility-scale solar PV or BESS project management experience.
• At least two years of commercial/industrial battery energy storage experience preferred.
• Budget responsibility of at least $5MM.
• Detailed understanding of three-phase electrical systems and the National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge and experience of medium-voltage electrical systems and equipment preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of environmental and land-use permits, restrictions and regulations.
• Ability to negotiate engineering, procurement, and construction bids and contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Project.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Location

This is a hybrid position which will be staffed out of Soltage’s headquarters in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Application Instructions

To apply, send your resume to HR@soltage.com with the subject line “BESS Project Manager”.