Senior Project Manager

Energy Vault

Senior Project Manager managing energy storage projects at Energy Vault. Ensuring project execution and collaboration with engineering and procurement teams.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing EPC projects, particularly in energy storage systems and utility-scale power projects, while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and budgetary constraints. Proficient in project delivery software and skilled in stakeholder communication and project execution.

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EPC Project ManagementEnergy Storage Systems ExperienceProject Delivery Software ProficiencyStakeholder CommunicationBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementChange ManagementCost ControlSchedule ManagementCommissioningInterconnectionPermittingMulti-Million-Dollar Project OversightSafety Program LeadershipResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingStakeholder EngagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ProcorePrimaveraMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Energy StorageUtility-Scale Power ProjectsBuilding SubstationsPublic CompaniesSustainability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and strengthen the relationship with your customer counterparts and other key stakeholders through active engagement and timely delivery of our commitments.
Ensure project execution, inclusive of safety, quality, cost, and schedule, are delivered in accordance with the contractual obligations and scope of work.
Work with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partners to develop schedules, deliverables, budgets, staffing plans, forecast at completion, change management and other support requirements for assigned projects.
Champion the project Health & Safety program by setting the standard and leading by example.
Direct and manage the Project Team resources, both on-site and remote, to ensure effective execution of the Project scope of work.
Facilitate and coordinate handovers between the various project stages, for example, sales proposals, project initiation, project execution, and customer turnover.
Manage, report on, and control project costs and schedule through all phases of the Project.
Administrate the project in accordance with contract requirements and procedures.
Own communications for stakeholders and project team.
Orchestrate project closeout and document lessons learned.
Track progress against the established project program and make decisions to alter or update schedule and resource allocation as needed to meet schedule requirements.
Report on project progress and issue analysis to key stakeholders, including executive management and internal functional teams.
Identify, manage, and obtain approval for any contract changes that my impact scope, cost, and/or schedule.
Ensuring adherence to the controlled budgets and baseline schedules.
Provide recovery action plans when critical milestones are not met to get the project back on track.
Manage all project commercial matters, including invoicing and purchase order issuance both upstream and downstream.
Coordinate with supporting teams for equipment logistics and transportation of materials.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of direct experience with managing EPC projects, preferably in the building of energy storage systems, substations, PV, or other utility-scale power projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, or similar), Management, or related is preferred.
2+ years of BESS, energy storage, or PV project experience preferred.
Experience independently overseeing large multi-million-dollar projects.
Experience permitting with local authorities.
Experience with the commissioning and interconnection of energy system projects.
Proficient with typical project delivery software applications (e.g. Procore, Primavera)
Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 40%.
Experience in public companies is a plus.
Comfort in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
401K employer matching.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
Flexible Spending Account.
Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
8-weeks for Paternity leave.
Generous holiday allowance.
Flexible time off plus sick leave.
Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.