Project Manager - BESS Project Execution

Project Manager – BESS Project Execution

Elevate Renewables F7, LLC – Durham, North Carolina, United States.

At Elevate, we are deploying reliable energy solutions that power the communities we serve. We’re not just building infrastructure; we’re enabling the future of energy, supporting massive digital and data center expansions and a more resilient, electrified grid. Empowered by a lean, mission‑driven team, we accelerate the clean energy transition through bold, meaningful projects where each team member has a voice.

• The Project Manager, Project Execution is a core member of Elevate’s execution team, responsible for managing utility‑scale standalone storage and PV + Storage projects from late‑stage development through commissioning and handover to Operations, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Working closely with the Director of Project Execution, the Project Manager coordinates day‑to‑day project activities across internal teams and external partners—including EPC contractors, battery OEMs, utilities, and regulatory bodies—spanning permitting, procurement, engineering, construction, and O&M handoff.

• 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.
• Support EPC selection 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.
• Execute projects safely, on schedule, and within budget by implementing proactive cost controls and flagging schedule risks to the Director of Project Execution.

• Participate in constructability reviews and confirm that design and engineering activities meet technical specifications, utility requirements, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with engineering to track completion of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support site commissioning activities.
• Review contractor deliverables against technical specifications; elevate gaps and support negotiation of change orders under senior leadership.
• Serve as the day‑to‑day point of contact for project‑level stakeholders—including Development, Finance, Operations, EPC contractors, OEMs, and utilities.
• Identify and elevate risks across technical, commercial, and contractual dimensions; maintain and update the project risk register.
• Maintain project performance reporting including schedule updates, cost trackers, and risk summaries; prepare status reports for the Director of Project Execution and senior leadership.

• Track project costs and expenditures against approved capital budgets; flag variances and support cost control decisions.
• Review and process contractor invoices; manage construction draw schedules in coordination with the Finance team.
• 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.

• 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…