Project Manager - BESS Project Execution

Position Summary

• 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. This role ensures 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; escalation gaps and support negotiation of change orders under the direction of 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 escalates 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 coordination, schedule management, and budget tracking.
• Familiarity with permitting, interconnection, and regulatory frameworks in U.S. energy markets.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time to project sites, team meetings, and customer or vendor engagements.

• Problem-Solving:
  Adaptable and flexible; operates effectively in a fast-paced, small-team environment and approaches challenges with a creative, proactive mindset.
• Project Execution Management:
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