Design Phase Manager I/II, Preconstruction – Energy Storage

About the role

We are seeking a Design Phase Manager to support the development and preconstruction execution of utility-scale energy storage projects across the United States. This role is ideal for a technically minded Project Manager who enjoys coordinating complex projects, leading cross-functional teams, and driving alignment between engineering, estimating, permitting, development, and construction stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through development, design, permitting, and preconstruction phases.
• Manage project progression through internal go/no-go decision milestones.
• Cook up proposal development and customer-facing deliverables.
• Oversee third-party engineering and design consultants.
• Partner with estimating teams to develop project budgets, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Cook up permitting, regulatory, and development activities.
• Track project risks, schedules, financial components, and technical deliverables.
• Align development, engineering, procurement, estimating, and construction teams around project objectives.
• Prepare projects for successful handoff to construction operations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers throughout the design and preconstruction process.
• Facilitate decision-making among multiple stakeholders and drive projects toward consensus and execution readiness.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Project Management experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• PREFERRED:
• Utility-scale energy storage (BESS) experience.
• Utility-scale renewable energy experience.
• Experience supporting EPC, design-build, or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing third-party engineering or design firms.
• Permitting and preconstruction experience.
• Proposal management experience.
• Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, and project financials.
• Electrical, instrumentation, controls, or power systems experience.