Project Manager - EPC Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Aecon • Port Huron, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aecon is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model. The Project Manager will be accountable for safe, high-quality delivery from contract award through commissioning, energization, and closeout, while achieving schedule, cost, and client objectives. This position may be based in Port Huron or Detroit, Michigan, or Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Regular travel to the Milwaukee project site will be required.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Seven to ten (7 - 10) years of project management experience in EPC construction, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, or industrial infrastructure
• Knowledge of electrical systems, high-voltage infrastructure, and grid interconnection requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing project finances, schedules, contracts, procurement, risk, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

• PMP or P.Eng. designation
• Electrical engineering background
• BESS, substation, renewable energy, or other utility-scale power project experience

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution across engineering, procurement, and construction activities
• Manage project scope, schedule, critical milestones, and overall project performance, ensuring effective project controls are maintained throughout delivery
• Monitor and manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow, and timely change management
• Proactively identify, assess, mitigate, and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities, driving actions to resolution and escalating matters as appropriate
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, suppliers, and field resources to achieve project objectives
• Lead project meetings, ensure project reporting is accurate and timely, and maintain clear and consistent communications with clients, owners, engineers, project partners, and other stakeholders
• Administer project contracts and support claims management, dispute resolution, and the evaluation and negotiation of change orders
• Ensure project execution complies with contractual obligations, project specifications, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards
• Promote strong safety and quality performance throughout all phases of project delivery
• Oversee commissioning and energization activities, coordinate operational readiness, and ensure successful turnover to the client and timely completion of all project closeout activities

Benefits

• Services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
• Investment in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs
• Work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree