Job Description
Nuclear Energy
About the role:
We're looking for a BESS Project Manager on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) You will join the Department of Engineering & Construction (E&C) Department and the Team is the Project Management Team. You will lead advanced technical, financial, and regulatory planning for utility‑scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from early development through construction readiness. You will report to the onsite manager.
Location: Juno Beach, FL. (In Office)
You will travel occasionally to project locations and to support local public hearings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead advanced pre‑construction planning and optimization for utility‑scale BESS projects, integrating engineering design, financial modeling, procurement strategy, and regulatory constraints to support executive investment decisions.
- Manage critical coordination of matrixed project development teams to ensure resources are focused on the right activities to meet project schedules.
- Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, interconnection, and other project variables to ensure comprehensive project development.
- Support origination and development teams with PPA and GIA negotiations, and jurisdictional requirements.
- Present financial models to respective teams and manage them through executive budget approvals.
- Competitively source, negotiate, and implement commercial contracts for critical services, including geotechnical, survey, engineering, and EPC/PC construction services.
- Represent E&C's interests on assigned projects and participate in multiple software applications to support activities, manage critical data, and report on important indicators.
- Communicate and work with Executive Leadership, Suppliers, Regulatory Agencies, Local Communities, and other team members.
- Present project progress and risk mitigation strategies in meetings with multiple levels of management.
- Ensure seamless handover of projects moving to the Construction stage to the Construction Project Manager with an inclusive and executable construction plan.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a focus on engineering, economics, or construction.
- Technical experience with renewable energy projects, electricity markets, renewables, and battery projects.
- We desire Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Six Sigma experience.
- Advanced Excel skills and excellent project management, communication, and financial.
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $40.00/hr. to $45.00/hr.
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting
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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area