BlueWave

BESS Project Manager – Development

BlueWave

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Boston • Massachusetts • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $125,000 - $135,000 per year

About the role

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for storage-related coordination across internal teams, EPCs, OEMs, engineers of record (EORs), utilities, and other external partners
  • Lead and coordinate storage system design development, including system architecture, equipment selection, and integration approach (AC-coupled, DC-coupled, standalone)
  • Support OEM and vendor evaluation and selection in coordination with Engineering, Procurement, and Development leadership
  • Request, review, and manage storage-related technical documentation (spec sheets, layouts, single lines, UL listings, installation and O&M manuals) to ensure consistency and readiness for permitting, interconnection, and financing
  • Coordinate storage inputs required for permitting, interconnection applications, land use approvals, and environmental review
  • Manage and lead all required permitting activities including state, federal, and local approvals for project financing and construction
  • Lead community engagement efforts and additional outreach to involved third-party stakeholders and all AHJs
  • Manage storage-specific schedules, milestones, risks, and budgets during the development phase
  • Support constructability reviews and readiness assessments prior to notice to proceed (NTP)
  • Partner with EPCs and execution teams during pre-construction and commissioning planning to ensure a smooth handoff
  • Identify and proactively resolve development-stage risks related to technology selection, site constraints, code compliance, or utility requirements
  • Stay current on energy storage technologies, safety standards, market trends, and regulatory developments impacting project development
  • Participate in site visits as needed to support development diligence, pre-construction reviews, and commissioning coordination
  • Support site identification and origination efforts to deliver new projects to the pipeline
  • Manage and lead all required real estate agreements and support land owner relationships as the main point of contact
  • Work with internal project finance team to ensure accurate and consistent economic underwriting of all project proformas; assist with ongoing financing needs and diligence required across all stages of development

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Construction Management, or a related field required
  • 5-7+ years of experience managing energy storage, solar, or renewable energy projects, with direct involvement in BESS required
  • Strong understanding of BESS technologies and system configurations
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams and external partners
  • Familiarity with development-stage requirements including permitting, interconnection, EPC coordination, and project finance readiness
  • Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, UL, IEEE) related to energy storage
  • Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced development environment
  • Willingness to travel periodically to project sites and partner locations.
Benefits
  • subsidized medical coverage
  • 100% company-paid dental and vision
  • HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
  • commuting stipend for hybrid Massachusetts-based employees
  • voluntary benefits such as supplemental life, critical illness, and accident insurance
  • 100% company-paid basic life/AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
  • cell phone reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • unlimited PTO
  • 15 paid holidays
  • Summer Fridays
  • dedicated volunteer days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
energy storageBESS technologiessystem architectureequipment selectionpermittinginterconnectionproject financeconstructability reviewsrisk managementstakeholder engagement
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementleadershipteam managementproblem-solvingtime managementcollaborationadaptabilitynegotiation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Energy SystemsBachelor’s degree in Construction Management