Project Manager - Energy Storage

Project Manager - Energy Storage (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell’s energy storage team offers storage solutions that take clients from project conception, siting and permitting to turnkey design, construction, and startup. As one of the only firms in the United States to offer a fully integrated turnkey solution in the energy storage industry, Burns & McDonnell has the market expertise to manage a wide variety of storage technologies including lithium-ion, flow, and mechanical storage systems.

The company provides every essential service in the energy storage market and is a key player in the country’s transition to renewables.

We are searching for well‑rounded and driven Project Managers with a focus on Energy Storage. This opportunity requires an individual who enjoys engineering, business development, and project management roles, a “seller‑doer” type with high quality technical and interpersonal skills.

• Lead proposal efforts for energy storage Owner’s Engineering proposals.
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget for proposal efforts; negotiate refinements with client upon award.
• Co‑ordinate, as necessary, with permitting authorities, customers, and design leads to deliver a customer solution within required project standards.
• Coordinate a multi‑disciplined engineering team to complete required tasks.
• Set and maintain project schedule, monitor and manage team to meet project deadlines.
• Set and maintain project budgets, request and develop change order documents as required.
• Serve as the primary interface between client and technical team.
• Multi‑task among several projects simultaneously.
• Efficiently coordinate with discipline leads to deliver site plans, energy storage technology, building plans, one‑line drawings, BOP plans, substation plans, and other conceptual engineering documents required by the project scope.
• Manage approved bidders list, prepare requests for proposal, manage bid tabulation, and drive total installed cost evaluation of procurements.
• Provide streamlined project information and detailed bill of material to estimating.
• Drive efficiency in bid efforts; utilize software and implement practices and tools to improve conceptual design and estimating efficiencies.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging energy storage technologies including pricing and prevailing commercial information.
• Participate in industry conferences and publications to expand Burns & McDonnell’s presence, including developing white papers and presentations.
• Conduct project status meetings with clients as required.
• Travel to client offices/project sites as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, chemical, or mechanical preferred) or related field from an accredited curriculum; minimum 7 years related experience, including 3+ years managing engineering projects.
• Previous consulting engineering experience strongly preferred.
• Project development, project management, or renewable energy experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to present complex information to all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies in the dynamic renewable energy market.
• Willingness and ability to utilize IT to streamline work processes.
• Experience with estimating or designing energy storage systems preferred.
• Knowledge of energy storage systems and construction practices preferred.
• Ability to effectively multi‑task and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, often within an aggressive schedule.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment, maintaining project schedule and meeting target due dates.

$‑ Yearly. The expected compensation range is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations and is based on factors such as individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Our extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability, time off, and wellness programs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job:
Project Management
Primary

Location:

US‑CO‑Denver
Other Locations: US‑IL‑Chicago

Schedule:

Full‑time
Travel:
Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req
Job Hire Type:
Experienced #PWR