BESS Project Manager (Austin)

We’re supporting a well-capitalized, international energy platform that has rapidly established a strong presence in the US over the past few years. In that time, they’ve built a diversified portfolio of generation assets (1GW+), a retail energy platform with tens of thousands of customers, and committed significant capital ($200M+) toward near-term infrastructure investment . They are now actively delivering utility-scale battery energy storage projects , with multiple assets already breaking ground and a growing pipeline into 2026 and beyond.

Backed by a large global parent operating across multiple countries, the business combines financial stability, long-term investment horizon, and a genuine growth trajectory in the US market . This hire is a key Project Manager role , offering the opportunity to take ownership of critical projects and help shape delivery standards as the platform scales . The Role This position sits post-development through construction and into operations , acting as the key interface between internal teams and an external EPC partner.

With construction support already in place, the focus is on end-to-end project oversight, commercial alignment, and execution discipline , rather than building out a team from scratch. Key Responsibilities Own project delivery from NTP through construction and into COD Maintain and manage project schedules , ensuring key milestones are met Lead project reporting across internal and external stakeholders Ensure EPC and construction partners deliver in line with contract terms (scope, schedule, performance) Provide overall project oversight , coordinating across engineering, construction, and commercial teams Support and manage commercial aspects of the project (contracts, change orders, risk) Act as the central point of coordination between development, EPC, and operations Candidate Profile 4–5+ years of project management experience in energy infrastructure Strong preference for utility-scale / front-of-meter experience Experience with standalone BESS projects preferred (solar + storage also relevant) Background in: Construction management (preferred) , or Project engineering with strong delivery exposure Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle Experience working within or alongside: Developers / IPPs / EPC contractors Comfortable managing both technical and commercial project components