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 planning and execution across engineering, procurement, and construction, manages project performance and financials, and coordinates multidisciplinary teams, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders. The role also oversees contract administration, risk management, regulatory and environmental compliance, safety and quality performance, commissioning, operational readiness, and project turnover and closeout.

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.
• Ability to travel regularly to the Milwaukee project site.

Nice To Haves

• BESS, substation, renewable energy, or other utility-scale power project experience is strongly preferred.
• PMP or P.Eng. designation is considered an asset.
• Electrical engineering background is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution across engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Manage project scope, schedule, critical milestones, and overall project 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 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 communicate 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, and ensure successful client turnover and timely project closeout.
• Travel regularly to the Milwaukee project site.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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