Project Manager (BESS)

AECON • Port Huron, MI

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About The Position

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

The Project Manager leads project planning and execution across engineering, procurement, and construction; manages project performance and finances; coordinates multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders; administers contracts; and oversees project risk, safety, quality, compliance, commissioning, turnover, and closeout. Aecon emphasizes safety, integrity, accountability, inclusion, employee development, collaboration, and responsible management of risk, safety, and environmental considerations.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Seven to ten 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 is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution across engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Manage project scope, schedule, critical milestones, overall performance, and project controls throughout delivery.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow, and timely change management.
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities; drive actions to resolution and escalate matters as appropriate.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, suppliers, and field resources.
• Lead project meetings, ensure accurate and timely reporting, and maintain clear communications with clients, owners, engineers, project partners, and other stakeholders.
• Administer project contracts and support claims management, dispute resolution, and 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 project delivery.
• Oversee commissioning and energization, coordinate operational readiness, ensure successful client turnover, and complete project closeout activities in a timely manner.
• Travel regularly to the Milwaukee project site.

Benefits

• Services and benefits to support employees' and families' mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Career development through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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