Construction Project Manager

We are partnering with a well-capitalized energy platform that has rapidly established itself as a significant player in the US power market. In just a few years, the business has built a diversified portfolio spanning conventional generation, retail energy, energy trading, and utility-scale energy storage, with substantial capital committed to continued growth.

Backed by a large international energy group with operations across multiple countries, the company combines the financial stability of a global organization with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing US business. With hundreds of millions of dollars allocated for near-term investment and multiple projects entering construction, they are now expanding their project delivery team

The Opportuni ty

This is a critical owner-side Construction Project Manager position focused on the delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

The successful candidate will oversee EPC partners and construction teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations. This role offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on the company's first wave of large-scale energy storage developments in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of utility-scale BESS projects from Notice to Proceed through Commercial Operation Date
• (COD)Manage overall project schedules, milestones, and reporting requirements
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants, utilities, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor construction progress and ensure contractual obligations are met
• Manage project risks, budgets, change orders, and commercial considerations
• Oversee project documentation, reporting, and governance processes
• Support commissioning, testing, and project closeout activities
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status and key risks

What We're Looking For

• 4–10 years of project management, project engineering, construction management, or project delivery experience within the power or renewable energy sector
• Strong preference for utility-scale BESS experience
• Utility-scale solar + storage experience will also be considered
• Experience managing front-of-the-meter projects is strongly preferred
• Background with a developer, IPP, EPC contractor, system integrator, or owner's representative
• Ability to manage both technical and commercial aspects of project delivery
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required (typically averaging approximately once per month)

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join a growing US platform backed by a large international energy
• company
• Significant capital committed to project development and expansion
• High-impact role with substantial autonomy and visibility
• Work alongside an experienced leadership team with a collaborative culture
• Chance to help establish project delivery standards and processes as the business scales
• Flexible location with remote working available
• This is an excellent opportunity for a project professional who wants the stability and resources of an established energy platform while retaining the ability to influence how projects are executed during a major growth phase.