Project Manager, Energy Storage Advisory

UL Solutions • Albany, NY

76d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Energy Storage Advisory team within UL Solutions' North American Renewables business, the Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of Independent Engineering (IE) and Technical Advisory (TA) projects across the energy storage and solar + storage hybrid power sectors. This position oversees all aspects of successful project execution - technical, commercial, financial, and contractual - ensuring UL delivers high-quality, on-time, and on-budget results. The Project Manager is also client-facing, contributing directly to proposal development, relationship management, and growth of the advisory business through trusted client partnerships. The successful candidate is a self-starter with strong project management fundamentals, technical understanding, and business acumen. They are a proven seller-doer who can guide multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients at a senior level, and drive both delivery excellence and business growth. This role can be hybrid from Latham, NY, Houston, TX, Northbrook, IL, Oakland, CA, or remote in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline (electrical, mechanical, civil, or similar).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management within a professional or technical services environment, ideally in renewable energy, energy storage, or grid infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience in client-facing delivery, including proposal support, contract negotiation, and client relationship management.
• Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and profitability management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.
• PMP or equivalent project management training preferred.
• Ability to occasionally travel for conferences and project deliverables (less than 10%)

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle delivery of Independent Engineering and Technical Advisory projects for financing, acquisition, and development of energy storage and hybrid renewable portfolios.
• Serve as the primary client interface, managing communications, expectations, and relationships to ensure satisfaction, repeat business, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Oversee project execution across scope, schedule, budget, and risk. Develop and maintain execution plans, track progress, and proactively manage variances and change orders.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams (engineering, financial, and environmental specialists) to ensure technical consistency, quality, and alignment with UL's standards.
• Provide high-level technical direction to support the team's analysis and conclusions while maintaining focus on overall project objectives and client needs.
• Manage project financials, including forecasting, invoicing, margin tracking, and ensuring commercial compliance with contract terms.
• Support business development activities: contribute to proposal writing, pricing strategy, scope definition, and client presentations.
• Drive client engagement and relationship growth through proactive communication, follow-up, and participation in industry events, conferences, and client reviews.
• Facilitate project close-out activities including lessons learned, client debriefs, and internal process improvements.
• Mentor junior staff in project management best practices and promote a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Represent UL at conferences and business development meetings.
• Guide the business strategy and development for the due diligence team.

Benefits

• Estimated salary range of $95,000 - $115,000 based on multiple factors.
• Eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary.
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Wellness benefits such as mental and financial health.
• Retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country.
• Paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days), and sick time off (72 hours).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees