Project Manager, Energy Storage Advisory

Responsibilities

• Lead full‑lifecycle delivery of Independent Engineering and Technical Advisory projects for financing, acquisition, and development of energy storage and hybrid renewable portfolios.
• Serve as the primary client interface, managing communications, expectations, and relationships to ensure satisfaction, repeat business, and cross‑selling opportunities.
• Oversee project execution across scope, schedule, budget, and risk. Develop and maintain execution plans, track progress, and proactively manage variances and change orders.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams (engineering, financial, and environmental specialists) to ensure technical consistency, quality, and alignment with UL’s standards.
• Provide high‑level technical direction to support the team’s analysis and conclusions while maintaining focus on overall project objectives and client needs.
• Manage project financials, including forecasting, invoicing, margin tracking, and ensuring commercial compliance with contract terms.
• Support business development activities: contribute to proposal writing, pricing strategy, scope definition, and client presentations.
• Drive client engagement and relationship growth through proactive communication, follow‑up, and participation in industry events, conferences, and client reviews.
• Facilitate project close‑out activities including lessons learned, client debriefs, and internal process improvements.
• Mentor junior staff in project management best practices and promote a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Represent UL at conferences and business development meetings.
• Guide the business strategy and development for the due diligence team.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline (electrical, mechanical, civil, or similar).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in project management within a professional or technical services environment, ideally in renewable energy, energy storage, or grid infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience in client‑facing delivery, including proposal support, contract negotiation, and client relationship management.
• Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and profitability management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.
• PMP or equivalent project management training preferred.
• Ability to occasionally travel for conferences and project deliverables (less than 10%).

Estimated salary range: $95,000 – $115,000, based on job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and other factors. Eligible for annual bonus with a target payout of 10% of base salary.

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health. Retirement savings through a 401(k) plan commensurate with the standard rewards offered at each location. Paid time off includes 15 days of vacation, 12 days of floating holidays, and 72 hours of sick time.

Hybrid positions available in Latham, NY;
Houston, TX;
Northbrook, IL;
Oakland, CA, or remote within the United States.

UL LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Persons are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.