Project Manager - BESS Project Execution

About Elevate

Elevate is dedicated to deploying reliable energy solutions that power communities. Our projects support massive digital and data center expansions, and we aim to build a more resilient, electrified grid.

Position Summary

The Project Manager, Project Execution is a key member of Elevate's execution team, overseeing utility-scale standalone storage and PV + Storage projects from late-stage development through commissioning and handover to Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide constructability input during early-to-mid-stage development, including conceptual design review, project schedule development, and CAPEX forecasting.
• Coordinate with the Development team to track permitting milestones, interconnection progress, and site readiness ahead of construction.
• Select EPC contractors by assisting with RFP preparation, bid normalization, and internal evaluation, presenting findings to senior leadership for final decision.
• Develop and manage detailed project execution plans, including timelines, procurement schedules, risk registers, and milestone trackers.
• Manage day-to-day project execution across permitting, procurement, and construction to ensure a successful handoff to O&M/Asset Management.
• Coordinate with site-based Construction Managers and third-party inspectors to ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Participate in constructability reviews and confirm that design and engineering activities meet technical specifications, utility requirements, and industry best practices.
• Track project costs and expenditures against approved capital budgets; flag variances and support cost control decisions.
• Support EPC and OEM contract administration, including change order tracking, deliverable compliance, and invoice reconciliation.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure project deliverables align with lender and investor requirements for financial close and COD.

Candidate Profile

• 4–6 years of experience in utility-scale energy project management; 1–2 years of BESS or solar-specific experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of BESS system components: lithium-ion batteries, power conversion systems (PCS), and BMS/EMS systems.
• Experience managing construction-phase activities on infrastructure or energy projects, including contractor coordination, schedule management, and budget tracking.
• Familiarity with permitting, interconnection, and regulatory frameworks in U.S. energy markets.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time to project sites, team meetings, and customer or vendor engagements.

Skills & Competencies

• Problem-Solving: Adaptable and flexible; operates effectively in a fast-paced, small-team environment and approaches challenges with a creative, proactive mindset.
• Project Execution Management: Skilled in project management, risk tracking, and vendor coordination; drives accountability across the project team and delivers results.
• Communication Skills: Develops clear, multi-mode communications across different audiences, including internal teams and external partners; strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Organizational Skill: Manages competing priorities across active workstreams; uses resources effectively and maintains focus on continuous improvement.
• Integrity & Judgment: Makes sound, timely decisions that keep projects moving forward; demonstrates integrity, honesty, and authenticity.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in accelerating the energy transition by contributing to transformative, utility-scale energy storage projects—especially on complex brownfield and urban-constrained sites where innovation drives real-world results.
• Thrive in a Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a lean, agile team that values integrity, innovation, and decisive execution. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member has a voice and is empowered to make a difference.
• Grow with a Company on the Rise: Join at a pivotal moment as we scale from startup to growth stage. You'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence outcomes, and grow professionally alongside a company backed by top-tier private equity and poised for significant expansion.

Pay Range

120,000 - 150,000 USD per year (BK) 120,000 - 150,000 USD per year (SF)