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Westinghouse Electric Company · 2 weeks ago

BESS Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company is committed to providing clean energy solutions, and they are seeking a BESS Project Manager to join their Engineering & Construction Department. This role involves coordinating multiple projects related to Battery Energy Storage Systems, ensuring all project variables are managed effectively to meet timelines and budgets.
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Responsibilities

The project manager critically coordinates matrixed project development teams to ensure they focus resources on the right activity at the right time to meet the project schedule
Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, interconnection to ensure all project variables are identified and incorporated
Develop the project's technical scope
Improve project variables to improve both technical and financial feasibility
Support origination and development teams with PPA and GIA negotiations
Support development teams with jurisdictional needs
Coordinate engineering, estimating and procurement requirements
Support the E&C engineering team with technical attributes to develop designs
Support the E&C cost estimating team for development of financial model
Seek out and use market data to ensure financial model is healthy
Present financial model to respective business unit(s) and manage financial model through executive budget approvals
Competitively source, negotiate and implement commercial contracts for critical services including geotechnical, survey, engineering, and EPC/PC construction services
Uphold and represent E&C's interests on assigned projects
Contribute to multiple software applications to support your activities, manage critical data and deliverables and report on important indicators
Support process improvements and efficiency projects to increase growth
Communicate and work with Executive Leadership, Suppliers, Regulatory Agencies, Local Communities, and other team members
Present project progress and risk mitigation in meetings with various levels of management
Ensure the Construction Project Manager can take over projects moving to the Construction stage with an inclusive and executable construction plan
This position is not focused on a single project, but rather the management of multiple projects all at varying stages. Current portfolio of projects spans the United States and Canada
This position is not focused on a single project, but rather the management of multiple projects all at varying stages. Current portfolio of projects spans the United States and Canada
You will be required to an occasional travel to visit the assigned project locations and to support Development with local public hearings

Qualification

Battery Energy Storage SystemsEngineering ManagementProject ManagementPMP CertificationAdvanced ExcelTeam CoordinationProcess ImprovementCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
Experience: (6 - 10 Years)
Excellent project management skills

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance/Accounting with experience in related engineering and construction of renewable energy projects
Experience with electricity markets, renewables, or battery projects
PMP Certification
Advanced Excel skills

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Westinghouse Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.62B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M

Leadership Team

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Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Justin Johnson
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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