BESS Project Manager

BESS Project Manager

On behalf of Westinghouse Electric Company, this 1-year contract assignment (W-2) places the Project Manager in the Engineering & Construction (E&C) Business Unit in Juno Beach, FL. This position coordinates daily project activities of internal and external resources to support Development, Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, Scheduling, and Construction from pre-construction (Early Stage) through to the moment of construction for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects within the E&C Business Unit.

• Critical coordination of highly matrixed project development teams to ensure resources are focused on the right activity at the right time to meet project schedule.
• Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, interconnection, and other stakeholders to ensure all project variables are identified and incorporated.
• Develop the project’s technical scope.
• Optimize project variables to improve both technical and financial feasibility.
• Support origination and development teams with PPA and GIA negotiations.
• Support development teams with jurisdictional needs.
• Coordinate engineering, estimating and procurement requirements.
• Support the E&C engineering team with technical attributes for the development of designs.
• Support the E&C cost estimating team for development of financial model.
• Actively seek out and leverage market data to ensure financial model is healthy.
• Present financial model to respective business unit(s) and actively manage financial model through executive budget approvals.
• Competitively source, negotiate and execute commercial contracts for critical services including geotechnical, survey, engineering, and EPC/PC construction services.
• Uphold and represent E&C’s interests on assigned projects.
• Engage in a variety of software applications to support your activities, manage critical data and deliverables as well as report on key indicators.
• Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives to scale for growth.
• Actively communicate and interface with Executive Leadership, Suppliers, Regulatory Agencies, Local Communities, and other stakeholders.
• Present project progress and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of management.
• Ensure projects moving to the Construction stage can be turned over to the Construction Project Manager with an inclusive and executable construction plan.
• Manage multiple projects at varying stages across the United States and Canada; occasional travel required to visit assignment locations and support Development with local public hearings.

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience:
  
  6-10 Years
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance/Accounting with experience in related engineering and construction of renewable energy projects preferred.
• Experience with electricity markets, renewables, and/or battery projects is a plus.
• PMP Certification and advanced Excel skills are preferred.
• The selected candidate should have excellent project management, communication, financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $71.00/hr. to $76.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Project Management, Engineering, and Consulting
• Industry: Utilities
• Location:
  
  Juno Beach, FL