BESS Project Manager-Level 2

Job Title:

BESS Project Manager-Level 2 - Experienced (6 - 10 Years)

Job Description

Join our Engineering & Construction Business Unit as a Project Manager in Juno Beach, FL, where you will coordinate daily project activities for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

Your role will involve managing internal and external resources to support Development, Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, Scheduling, and Construction activities from the pre-construction stage to the point of Construction.

Responsibilities

+ Critically coordinate highly matrixed project development teams to ensure resources focus on the right activities at the right time to meet project schedules.

+ Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, and interconnection teams to ensure all project variables are identified and incorporated.

+ Develop the project's technical scope and optimize project variables to improve technical and financial feasibility.

+ Support origination and development teams with PPA and GIA negotiations, and jurisdictional needs.

+ Coordinate engineering, estimating, and procurement requirements.

+ Support the E&C engineering team with technical attributes for design development and the cost estimating team for financial model development.

+ Leverage market data to ensure a healthy financial model, present it to respective business units, and manage it 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 with software applications to support activities, manage critical data and deliverables, and report on key indicators.

+ Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives for growth scaling.

+ Communicate and interface actively with Executive Leadership, Suppliers, Regulatory Agencies, Local Communities, and other stakeholders.

+ Present project progress and risk mitigation in management meetings.

+ Ensure projects moving to the Construction stage are ready for handover to the Construction Project Manager with a comprehensive and executable construction plan.

Essential Skills

+ Excellent project management, communication, financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance/Accounting.

+ Experience in related engineering and construction of renewable energy projects.

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Experience with electricity markets, renewables, and/or battery projects is a plus.

+ 5+ years of experience in project management.

+ PMP Certification and advanced Excel skills are preferred.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in electricity markets, renewables, and/or battery projects.

+ PMP Certification.

+ Advanced Excel skills.

Work Environment

This role involves managing multiple projects at various stages, with a current portfolio spanning the United States and Canada. Occasional travel is required to support Development with local public hearings and visit project locations. The work environment can be either a corporate office or remote, depending on skill set and experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Juno Beach, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Juno Beach,FL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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