Construction Manager, BESS - Energy

RONCELLI INC • Sterling Heights, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager – BESS supports the Site Manager by providing day-to-day leadership and coordination of field construction activities for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role focuses on the execution and oversight of all BESS yard construction scopes from mobilization through Mechanical Completion, including civil, structural, underground electrical, and equipment installation. Working under the direction of the Site Manager, the Construction Manager – BESS serves as a key onsite leader, helping coordinate subcontractors, reinforce safety and quality standards, track progress, and support successful project delivery.

Travel Expectations: This is an onsite, field-based position requiring daily presence at assigned project sites. Travel to other project locations may be required based on assignment, along with occasional travel to Roncelli’s headquarters in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Why Join Team Roncelli Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer market-based salaries and a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401K with match and profit sharing. Work-Life Balance: Employees receive generous PTO, sick days, paid holidays, fully paid maternity leave, paternity leave, and flexible schedules. Growth Opportunities: We support professional development, mentorship, and career advancement. Safety Commitment: Safety is central to our culture, ensuring your expertise and contributions are valued and protected.

Requirements

• Skills and Knowledge Strong expertise in utility-scale renewable energy project execution, with direct experience in BESS and solar PV projects; substations and interconnection experience a plus. Solid understanding of civil, structural, underground electrical, and equipment installation activities in a field construction environment. Proven ability to lead and coordinate subcontractors, field crews, and cross-functional stakeholders to support safe, high-quality project execution. Strong working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and field execution plans. Experience supporting short-interval planning, lookahead scheduling, and production tracking to meet project milestones. Demonstrated ability to identify execution risks, resolve field issues, and escalate impacts appropriately. Proficiency with project management and field reporting tools such as Procore, Primavera P6 (schedule awareness), Excel, and SharePoint. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with field teams, site leadership, owners, and inspectors. Demonstrated ability to reinforce safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory compliance on active construction sites.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or related field preferred; equivalent construction experience acceptable. High school diploma required.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years in construction, with experience in energy, industrial or infrastructure projects. Solid understanding of civil, structural, underground electrical, and equipment installation activities. Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules. Strong communication and coordination skills in a field environment.
• Certifications: OSHA 30 required (or ability to complete within 30 days); CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Screening Requirements: Pre-employment and annual drug testing required; background check, including driving record, as required by client.
• Working Environment and Physical Requirements This position is performed primarily in an active construction or project site environment and requires regular onsite presence at assigned locations. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may be performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and in proximity to heavy equipment, moving machinery, energized electrical systems, and other construction-related hazards. The role requires frequent walking throughout job sites, standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, crouching, and accessing work areas across uneven terrain. The employee must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all company, client, and regulatory safety requirements. Travel between project sites may be required, and work hours may vary based on project schedules and operational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Skills and Knowledge Strong expertise in utility-scale renewable energy project execution, with direct experience in BESS and solar PV projects; substations and interconnection experience a plus.
• Certifications: CPR and First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• BESS Construction Execution Support Support the Site Manager in overseeing onsite construction activities for BESS projects, including: Civil earthwork, grading, foundations, and access roads Structural foundations, equipment pads, and racking systems Underground electrical systems (DC, AC, grounding, fiber, and auxiliary systems) Installation of battery enclosures, PCS units, transformers, and associated equipment Assist in managing construction execution from mobilization through Mechanical Completion. Make day-to-day field execution decisions within approved plans, schedules, and safety requirements, escalating impacts to scope, cost, schedule, or safety to the Site Manager as appropriate.
• Subcontractor Coordination & Field Leadership Support the Site Manager in overseeing onsite construction activities for BESS projects, including: Civil earthwork, grading, foundations, and access roads Structural foundations, equipment pads, and racking systems Underground electrical systems (DC, AC, grounding, fiber, and auxiliary systems) Installation of battery enclosures, PCS units, transformers, and associated equipment Assist in managing construction execution from mobilization through Mechanical Completion. Make day-to-day field execution decisions within approved plans, schedules, and safety requirements, escalating impacts to scope, cost, schedule, or safety to the Site Manager as appropriate.
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Coordinate daily activities of subcontractors working within the BESS yard. Support daily huddles, weekly coordination meetings, and short-interval planning. Help ensure subcontractors are aligned with approved schedules, drawings, safety requirements, quality expectations, and site-specific procedures. Serve as a primary point of contact for subcontractors for assigned scopes or work areas. Lead by example in promoting a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused jobsite culture aligned with Roncelli values.
• Safety, Environment and Compliance Reinforce site safety culture and support compliance with Roncelli, client, and OSHA safety requirements. Assist with monitoring subcontractor adherence to safety plans, JSAs, and site-specific procedures. Help identify, communicate, and mitigate potential hazards and unsafe conditions. Support incident response, reporting, and investigation efforts in coordination with safety leadership and the Site Manager. Support compliance with environmental permits and site-specific requirements, including erosion control, stormwater management, and environmental protection measures.
• Schedule, Cost Awareness & Reporting Track progress for assigned scopes and report status, constraints, and risks to the Site Manager. Assist with daily reports, progress tracking, and installed quantity verification. Support tracking of labor productivity, equipment utilization, and production rates against planned execution. Assist with identifying potential cost or schedule impacts related to field execution, rework, or sequencing challenges. Utilize company-approved project management and reporting systems to document daily activities, progress, and field observations.
• Mechanical Completion & Turnover Support Assist the Site Manager in driving construction activities toward Mechanical Completion. Support punch list development, tracking, and resolution for BESS yard scopes. Coordinate with engineering, commissioning, quality, owner representatives, inspectors, and utility stakeholders to ensure construction readiness. Support turnover documentation, as-built verification, and transition to commissioning.
• Schedule Planning & Execution Support development and maintenance of the construction schedule for BESS yard scopes, translating the baseline CPM schedule into executable field plans aligned with EPC milestones. Lead and/or support rolling 3–5 week lookahead planning, breaking activities into workable field tasks with defined labor, equipment, and material requirements. Identify and escalate schedule constraints and execution risks, including access, materials, permitting, inspections, and subcontractor readiness. Enforce daily and weekly execution against approved lookahead schedules and hold subcontractors accountable to planned production. Track progress versus plan and support schedule recovery actions, including re-sequencing, crew stacking, overtime, or acceleration as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer market-based salaries and a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401K with match and profit sharing.
• Work-Life Balance: Employees receive generous PTO, sick days, paid holidays, fully paid maternity leave, paternity leave, and flexible schedules.
• Growth Opportunities: We support professional development, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Safety Commitment: Safety is central to our culture, ensuring your expertise and contributions are valued and protected.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level