Construction Manager – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Core
Oversee field operations for large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) construction projects, directing on-site teams and coordinating subcontractors from mobilization through commissioning.
Role type
Senior Construction Manager (Utility/Renewable Energy)
Builds
Utility-scale battery energy storage infrastructure
Domain
Renewable energy / Energy storage / Civil construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Field leadership, Subcontractor management, Project execution, Safety compliance, Construction drawing interpretation, Schedule and budget tracking, Workforce scaling
Preferred skills
Existing skilled crew relationships, Rapid team expansion management, OSHA certification
Technologies
Electrical systems, Civil construction methods, Energy storage technologies
Responsibilities
Lead daily field operations across all phases of BESS construction, Manage and coordinate field crews and subcontractors, Enforce safety standards and quality requirements, Review and interpret construction drawings and schedules, Track progress against deadlines and budgets, Address on-site challenges to ensure project continuity
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC