[Remote] Project Manager - Battery Energy Storage (BESS)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hydrogen Group is recruiting a Project Manager to support development and pre-construction delivery of large-scale battery energy storage projects. The role coordinates multidisciplinary teams and manages project scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, commercial requirements, and handoffs to construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects through development and pre-construction
• Coordinate internal and external project resources to ensure critical milestones and schedules are achieved
• Work closely with Development, Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, Scheduling and Construction teams
• Develop project scopes, identify critical deliverables and support the preparation of executable construction plans
• Coordinate environmental, regulatory, land acquisition, cultural and interconnection requirements
• Support development teams with jurisdictional approvals and permitting considerations
• Assist with Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Generator Interconnection Agreement (GIA) negotiations
• Coordinate engineering deliverables and technical requirements across project stakeholders
• Support the development of engineering designs, specifications and project technical documentation
• Work with engineering and estimating teams to establish project costs and assess technical feasibility
• Identify opportunities to optimise project scope, schedule, cost and constructability
• Ensure projects are sufficiently developed for successful handover to construction management teams
• Support the development, review and ongoing management of project financial models
• Coordinate cost estimates, project budgets and commercial assumptions
• Analyse market information and project variables to support financial feasibility
• Present project financial information to internal business units and management
• Support executive budget approval processes
• Source, negotiate and coordinate contracts for critical services, including geotechnical investigations, surveying, engineering and EPC construction services
• Maintain effective communication with executive leadership, suppliers, regulatory agencies, local communities and project stakeholders
• Monitor project progress, schedules, budgets, risks and key performance indicators
• Prepare and deliver project updates, presentations and risk mitigation recommendations
• Identify project issues early and coordinate appropriate corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve project delivery efficiency
• Coordinate the handover of projects to construction teams with clear scopes, schedules, budgets and execution plans

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant project management experience
• Strong project coordination, scheduling, budgeting and organisational skills
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a matrixed organisation
• Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience developing project scopes, managing deliverables and identifying project risks
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard project management software
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites and stakeholder meetings
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Experience supporting renewable energy or utility-scale engineering and construction projects
• Exposure to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar, wind or other renewable technologies
• Understanding of electricity markets and renewable energy project development
• Experience with early-stage project development, EPC contracting and pre-construction activities
• Familiarity with PPAs, GIAs, utility interconnection and permitting processes
• Experience with financial modelling, project cost estimation and executive budget approvals
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Benefits

• Remote working: Support major energy infrastructure projects while working remotely.
• Cross-functional exposure: Work closely with engineering, development, commercial and construction teams.

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