Senior Project Manager Renewable Energy

Job Title: Project Manager Renewable

Job Location: Juno Beach, FL (Onsite)

Job Type: Long Term Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager (Level 3) to lead the planning and development of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role will focus on advanced pre-construction planning, integrating engineering, financial modeling, procurement strategies, and regulatory requirements to drive successful project execution and investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning and optimization for large-scale BESS projects
• Integrate engineering design, financial modeling, procurement strategy, and regulatory requirements
• Manage cross-functional project teams to ensure schedule alignment and execution efficiency
• Coordinate environmental, regulatory, land acquisition, interconnection, and permitting activities
• Develop and optimize technical scope to enhance project feasibility and ROI
• Support PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) and GIA (Generator Interconnection Agreement) negotiations
• Collaborate with engineering, estimating, and procurement teams to build financial models
• Analyze market data to strengthen financial assumptions and project viability
• Present financial models and project updates to executive leadership for approvals
• Source, negotiate, and manage contracts (EPC, geotechnical, survey, engineering services)
• Track project performance, risks, and key metrics using project management tools
• Communicate with stakeholders including executives, suppliers, regulators, and local communities
• Ensure smooth transition of projects to construction teams with executable plans

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of project management experience in engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects
• Experience with renewable energy projects, especially Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Strong understanding of project financials, engineering coordination, and regulatory processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Six Sigma certification or experience
• Experience with electricity markets, renewables, and energy storage projects
• Strong background in contract negotiation and vendor management

Core Competencies

• Project Management & Leadership
• Financial Modeling & Analysis
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Risk Management & Problem Solving
• Communication & Executive Presentation Skills