Senior Manager, BESS Deployment Programs

20 hours ago

Stockton, Manitoba, Canada Generac Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Leads end-to-end execution of DOE California Water Utilities and EPC energy/storage projects, managing cross-functional teams (engineering, contractors, permitting, utilities) from development through commissioning and handoff to service.
  • Serves as primary client interface, overseeing project reporting, documentation (minutes, action logs), and commercial coordination with water utility stakeholders and DOE requirements.
  • Develops and manages scopes of work, subcontractor agreements, change orders, and project financials, ensuring accuracy in budgeting, accounting, and cost performance.
  • Oversees project scheduling and execution, maintaining master and short-term schedules, tracking delays, and ensuring delivery aligns with approved specifications, timelines, and budgets.
  • Provides leadership and direction to project teams and field personnel, promoting safety, operational standards, and effective coordination across subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
  • Ensures compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and reporting requirements while driving project performance, customer satisfaction, and successful transition to operations.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or relevant equivalent experience
  • 7 years of experience as a project manager with P&L responsibility
  • 3+ years of experience as a project manager for complex EPC or Industrial projects (such as water, power, oil & gas, nuclear industries)
  • Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills
  • Strong business acumen
  • Experience managing Federal Grants
  • Experience with state utility regulators
  • Demonstrated ability working in a matrixed and global organization

Preferred Requirements

  • BS/BA in a technical engineering discipline preferred
  • Experience and knowledge of BESS (Battery Energy Storage) project deployment (design, permitting, utility interconnection, etc.)
  • Project or Change Management experience
  • Energy Project Development and Construction experience
  • Grant Funding Administration experience