Job Description

Company Overview:

A well-funded independent power producer is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility-scale battery energy storage projects across the New York metro area. This is a boots-on-the-ground role with full ownership of project delivery from early-stage constructability assessments through final commissioning.

The incoming PM will take charge of active, fully financed projects. The company recently advanced nine new BESS projects into the RFP phase and is scaling its project management team to support a rapidly growing pipeline. This is not a support or coordination position. PMs here drive execution, manage budget and schedule, and have direct influence with senior leadership.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of full-cycle project management experience. Must include ownership of construction timelines, budget, and vendor performance, not just APM or Project Engineer responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably electrical or mechanical. International equivalents are acceptable.
• Proven experience managing EPC execution, navigating permitting and utility coordination, and driving projects through to COD.
• Strong communication and presence. This role interfaces directly with utilities, AHJs, and vendors, must be able to represent the project clearly and confidently.
• Background in solar, storage, wind, or large-scale infrastructure
• NYC or other high-density permitting experience
• Budget responsibility of $5M+
• Familiarity with interconnection processes, design reviews, and permitting compliance

Why This Role Stands Out

Project Ownership from Day One

You’ll manage projects from pre-con through commissioning. No hand-offs. No silos.

Immediate Impact

You’ll step into a live pipeline of shovel-ready projects. This is a defined, delivery-focused role, not a placeholder.

High Visibility, Low Bureaucracy

Lean team structure. PMs work directly with senior leadership, engineers, and asset managers.

Experienced Team, No Drama

The PM group is described as collaborative, solutions-focused, and free of politics. People here stand their ground when needed, but don’t lead with ego.

Transit-Accessible HQ

Jersey City office is three minutes from the WTC via PATH. Employees commute from Manhattan, Westchester, Long Island, Rockland, and beyond.

About the Hiring Manager

You’ll report to the Director of Project Management, who oversees a team of three PMs and one APM. This position would be the fourth PM on the team, and the second focused specifically on energy storage.

If you're ready to take ownership of real projects with a team that values technical depth and clear communication, this is the role. Reach out directly for more details or to be connected with the hiring team.

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