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About the Role

The Project Manager, Project Execution is a core member of Elevate’s execution team, responsible for managing utility-scale standalone storage and PV + Storage projects from late-stage development through commissioning and handover to Operations. This role ensures delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide constructability input during early-to-mid-stage development including conceptual design review, schedule development, and CAPEX forecasting.
• Coordinate with the Development team to track permitting milestones, interconnection progress, and site readiness.
• Support EPC selection through RFP preparation, bid normalization, and internal evaluation.
• Develop and manage detailed project execution plans including timelines, procurement schedules, risk registers, and milestone trackers.
• Manage day-to-day project execution across permitting, procurement, and construction.
• Coordinate with site-based Construction Managers and third-party inspectors to ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Implement proactive cost controls and flag schedule risks.
• Participate in constructability reviews and confirm design activities meet technical specifications and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with engineering to track Factory Acceptance Testing and support site commissioning.
• Review contractor deliverables against technical specifications and support negotiation of change orders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external project stakeholders.
• Identify and escalate technical, commercial, and contractual risks.
• Maintain project performance reporting including schedule updates, cost trackers, and risk summaries.
• Track project costs against capital budgets and flag variances.
• Review and process contractor invoices and manage construction draw schedules.
• Support EPC and OEM contract administration.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure deliverables align with lender and investor requirements.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in utility-scale energy project management.
• 1–2 years of BESS or solar-specific experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of BESS system components including lithium-ion batteries, power conversion systems, and BMS/EMS systems.
• Experience managing construction-phase activities on infrastructure or energy projects.
• Familiarity with permitting, interconnection, and regulatory frameworks in U.S. energy markets.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

Skills

• Problem-solving
• Project execution management
• Risk tracking
• Vendor coordination
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Integrity and judgment

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 4–6 years

About the Company

• Elevate is a company scaling from startup to growth stage.
• Backed by top-tier private equity.
• Focused on utility-scale energy storage projects.

Equal Opportunity

• Elevate is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or Veteran status.