Design Phase Manager I​/II, Preconstruction – Energy Storage

About the Opportunity

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. The position plays a critical role in moving projects from initial opportunity evaluation through preconstruction and into successful field execution.

This is not a field construction management role. Instead, it focuses on technical project leadership, stakeholder coordination, customer interaction, and overall project readiness prior to construction mobilization.

Locations:
Denver, CO | Minneapolis, MN | San Antonio, TX | Charlotte, NC

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

Travel:
Minimal to None

• Lead projects through development, design, permitting, and preconstruction phases.
• Manage project progression through internal go/no-go decision milestones.
• Coordinate 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.
• Coordinate 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.

• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.

• 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.

• Act as the technical project leader during project development and preconstruction.
• Coordinate engineers, estimators, permitting teams, procurement personnel, developers, and construction stakeholders.
• Drive project execution plans before construction begins.
• Manage customer expectations and project communications.
• Identify risks and help teams develop practical solutions.
• Ensure projects are fully prepared for successful construction execution.

• Minimal travel compared to traditional construction PM roles.
• Highly visible position with significant stakeholder interaction.
• Opportunity to influence projects early in the lifecycle.
• Blend of technical, commercial, and project leadership responsibilities.
• Exposure to rapidly growing utility‑scale energy storage and renewable energy markets.
• Strong long‑term career growth opportunities within a leading energy infrastructure organization.