Project Manager

SB Energy•San Diego, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

SB Energy is a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares, focused on providing reliable, affordable energy at scale. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates large-scale energy and data center infrastructure projects across the United States. Since 2019, the company has grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline. SB Energy utilizes innovation and an AI-based digital platform to deliver local, reliable energy infrastructure matched to load. The company is accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable power sources. The Project Manager (“PM”) is responsible for the successful execution of SB Energy’s utility-scale solar photovoltaic (“PV”) and Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) projects from Limited Notice-to-Proceed (“LNTP”) through Final Completion (“FC”). The PM is accountable for the project budget, schedule, and contract compliance during the construction phase. This role involves managing Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) partners, leveraging internal expertise, and serving as the primary project representative. The PM is expected to be a key decision-maker in daily project execution, escalating significant commercial, safety, or schedule impacts as needed. At SB Energy, values are central to operations, decision-making, and success measurement. The PM is expected to embody and reinforce the company culture, acting as a culture champion, leading with an ownership mindset, fostering connection, and cultivating a thriving project team environment that welcomes diverse perspectives and ensures all voices are heard. The role requires pursuing the company mission with resilience and a commitment to making a meaningful impact.

Requirements

5 + years of experience managing utility-scale PV, BESS, and PV+BESS projects.
Ability to travel approximately 25-50% of the time, as needed.
Expertise in MS Office Suite and project management tools; experience with Monday.com and Primavera P6 a plus.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Primavera P6 experience a plus.
experience with Monday.com and Primavera P6 a plus.

Responsibilities

Ownership of utility-scale BESS and PV+BESS projects from Limited Notice to Proceed (“LNTP”) to Final Acceptance.
Manage turn-key EPC contract(s) for the PV, BESS, or PV+BESS project.
Maintain the project budget, including contingency utilization, cashflow and forecasting, and invoicing/billing.
Maintain and manage the overall project schedule; Primavera P6 experience a plus.
Schedule and coordinate the project commissioning, testing, and close-out activities (with support from the EPC partner).
Develop and manage the project risks, scope gap, and/or scope creep; mitigate impacts by aligning internal and external resources.
Assist SB Energy Legal and Procurement teams in negotiating and executing EPC contracts and other scopes necessary for project execution.
Maintain contract and regulatory compliance in close coordination with the Legal team.
Coordinate with the project Independent Engineer (lender representative) to support financing milestones, monthly draws, and financial close activities.
Provide regular project updates to SB Energy leadership and external partners.
Interface with landowners, public utilities, and power purchasers to ensure conditions and milestones of site control agreement(s), interconnection agreement(s), and power purchase agreement(s) are met.
Engage with authorities having jurisdiction and applicable permitting agencies to support issuance, modification, and closure of project permits, including but not limited to special/conditional use permit(s), environmental permits, and SWPPP permits.
Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams including Development, Power Marketing, Interconnection, Engineering, Capital Markets, Permitting, Procurement, Quality, Real Estate, Safety, O&M, and Asset Management to ensure project success.
Assist in the hand-off of the project from the Development team to the Projects team at LNTP and manage the hand-off of the project to the O&M and Asset Management teams at Final Completion.
Directly manage project specific Project Coordinator(s), delegating responsibilities and providing mentorship.
Coordinate with SB Energy field teams to ensure on-site supervision and execution of EPC contracts meets safety, quality, and performance expectations.

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support