BESS Project Manager

About the role

As a Project Manager at Ampirical, you’ll manage high-stakes, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects with a focus on excellence. You'll lead multi-discipline engineering projects, ensuring timely, on-budget completion while upholding our Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) guidelines. Working with talented engineers, sub-contractors, and clients, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and delivering innovative power solutions. You’ll play a crucial role in shaping the power grid’s future while enjoying a rewarding career with ample opportunities for growth. At Ampirical, we believe that challenging work should also be fulfilling, and we empower our team with the resources and support needed to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full project life cycle, including safety, scope, schedule, budget, and risk for complex BESS projects
• Overseeing project designs, Bill of Materials (BOM), equipment specifications, and construction requirements
• Collaborating with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to drive project milestones
• Leading the development of project proposals, schedules, and material lists
• Providing project performance updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring high-quality deliverables by conducting engineering work reviews
• Traveling to client sites and vendor facilities to ensure alignment on project goals

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience managing BESS projects in the utility industry (or similar industry experience)
• Expertise in cost/schedule reporting
• A strong leader with advanced organizational skills to manage multiple complex projects
• A skilled communicator capable of leading cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders

Benefits

• Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
• PTO: 120+ hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off
• Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement
• Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more
• Profit Sharing Bonus

Pay

Salary Range: $100,000 - $165,000 (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)

Schedule

This is a fully remote position with around 20% travel expectations.