Project Manager, Energy Management​/ Efficiency, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. (LGES Vertech) is a leading provider of grid-scale integrated energy storage systems, delivering safe, reliable, and high-performance solutions to customers worldwide. Powered by our proprietary AEROS® energy operating system, we use advanced monitoring and controls to help customers optimize system performance and maximize the value of their energy storage assets.

At LGES Vertech, you’ll be part of a collaborative, team‑oriented organization that aspires to be humble, hungry, and smart, working together to transform the energy landscape and create a more sustainable future. We value innovation, accountability, and growth.

The Project Manager leads delivery of large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects from pre-construction through turnover, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required technical and regulatory standards. This role combines strategic leadership, cross-functional coordination, and hands‑on construction oversight for utility‑scale and commercial energy storage sites.

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for multiple large BESS projects or one major program, including planning, permitting support, procurement oversight, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and critical-path analyses; drive on-time milestone achievement.
• Own project budgets, cost forecasting, and change-order management; identify and implement cost-control measures to protect margins.
• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and third‑party service providers; set performance expectations and hold teams accountable.
• Coordinate technical integration across civil, electrical, civil balance‑of‑plant (BOP), HVAC, fire suppression, and battery systems; ensure design intent is executed in the field.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety programs, environmental permits, local building codes, interconnection requirements, and utility standards.
• Lead commissioning and turnover activities with commissioning engineers, testing vendors, utilities, and owners; resolve punch‑list items and warranty transitions.
• Identify, mitigate, and elevate project risks and issues; drive decisive issue resolution with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, utilities, permitting authorities, and community stakeholders; represent the company at public meetings as required.
• Mentor and develop project teams, site superintendents, and junior project managers; promote continuous improvement and lessons‑learned practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of construction project management experience with at least 4 years leading large utility‑scale energy, power, or industrial projects; proven experience in energy storage projects strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record managing multi‑discipline contractors on projects sized at 10s of MW / multiple MWh (or larger).
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction, high‑voltage systems, substation work, civil/site development, and BESS‑specific components (battery racks, PCS, HVAC, fire suppression).
• Proficiency with project scheduling and document‑control tools (MS Project, Primavera, Procore, or equivalent).
• Outstanding leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder‑communication skills; experience interfacing with utilities and permitting authorities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently to project sites.

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or equivalent.
• OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, or site-safety leadership…