Project Manager - Contract

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc.•Westborough, MA

1d•$119,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager leads delivery of large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects from pre-construction through turnover, ensuring safe completion on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with technical and regulatory standards. The role combines strategic leadership, cross-functional coordination, and hands-on construction oversight for utility-scale and commercial energy storage sites. The position manages end-to-end project execution, including planning, permitting support, procurement oversight, construction, commissioning, and closeout. It oversees budgets, schedules, contractors, technical integration, safety and regulatory compliance, stakeholder relationships, project risks, and turnover activities. The Project Manager also mentors project teams and promotes continuous improvement. The work combines office responsibilities and frequent fieldwork, with extended hours during critical construction or commissioning phases. The position requires approximately 40% domestic travel, including daily or weekly travel to project sites and occasional overnight stays. Sites may be remote and involve variable conditions. The role reports to the Director of Project Management and has direct oversight of on-site superintendents, project engineers, and external contractors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of construction project management experience, including at least 4 years leading large utility-scale energy, power, or industrial projects.
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary contractors on projects sized at tens of megawatts and multiple megawatt-hours or larger.
Strong knowledge of electrical construction, high-voltage systems, substation work, civil/site development, and BESS components including battery racks, PCS, HVAC, and fire suppression.
Proficiency with project scheduling and document-control tools such as MS Project, Primavera, Procore, or equivalent.
Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder-communication skills, including experience interfacing with utilities and permitting authorities.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently to project sites.
Professional, proactive, adaptable, results-oriented work ethic and a proven record of successfully completing complex projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills for a customer-facing role.
Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organization, including with international stakeholders, and to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in energy storage projects.
Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or equivalent.
OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, or site-safety leadership credentials.
Experience with grid interconnection processes, utility commissioning, and protective relay testing.
Familiarity with battery chemistry safety considerations, NFPA 855, and local fire code requirements.
Experience in fast-paced, high-growth technology or energy companies and leading cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple large BESS projects or one major program, from planning and permitting support through procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and critical-path analyses, and drive achievement of milestones.
Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and change orders; identify and implement cost-control measures.
Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and third-party service providers, setting performance expectations and ensuring accountability.
Coordinate technical integration across civil, electrical, civil balance-of-plant (BOP), HVAC, fire suppression, and battery systems; ensure design intent is implemented in the field.
Ensure compliance with safety programs, environmental permits, local building codes, interconnection requirements, and utility standards.
Lead commissioning and turnover with commissioning engineers, testing vendors, utilities, and owners; resolve punch-list items and warranty transitions.
Identify, mitigate, and escalate project risks and issues, and drive resolution with stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships with customers, utilities, permitting authorities, and community stakeholders; represent the company at public meetings as required.
Mentor and develop project teams, site superintendents, and junior project managers, and promote continuous improvement and lessons-learned practices.