Project Manager - EPC Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Aecon • West Bend, WI

12d • Onsite

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 delivery from contract award through commissioning, energization, and closeout while achieving schedule, cost, and client objectives. The preferred location is Port Huron, Michigan; Detroit, Michigan, or Milwaukee, Wisconsin are also listed. Regular travel to the Milwaukee project site is required.

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.
• Regular travel to the Milwaukee project site is required.

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, and overall performance, maintaining effective project controls throughout delivery.
• Monitor and manage 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 to achieve project objectives.
• Lead project meetings, ensure reporting is accurate and timely, 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 all phases of project delivery.
• Oversee commissioning and energization, coordinate operational readiness, and ensure successful client turnover and timely project closeout.

Benefits

• Services and benefits intended to support employees’ and their families’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Aecon University.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Leadership Programs.

What This Job Offers

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