Project Manager Job at Piper Maddox, Jersey City, NJ

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  • Piper Maddox
  • Jersey City, NJ

Job Description

Overview:

We’re partnering with a well-established and fast-growing renewable energy company that develops and operates distributed utility-scale solar and energy storage assets across the U.S. With hundreds of megawatts in operation and over $1.5B invested into clean energy infrastructure, this organization is a major force in the commercial and industrial renewable space.

This Project Manager will play a critical role on the Projects and Engineering team, overseeing the construction, interconnection, commissioning, and testing of battery energy storage systems (BESS) from development through operation. The ideal candidate brings proven experience managing BESS or solar-plus-storage projects, strong technical acumen, and excellent contract and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct detailed site assessments and evaluate project viability, system capacity, and interconnection strategies
  • Develop and manage RFPs, bids, and EPC contracts
  • Oversee project execution from design through to hand-off to Asset Management
  • Review engineering designs (electrical, civil, structural) and ensure compliance with QA/QC and regulatory standards
  • Monitor budgets, schedules, and construction milestones; prepare status reports for leadership
  • Manage environmental and permitting documentation
  • Lead on-site inspections, system tests, and commissioning procedures
  • Collaborate with development, legal, and finance teams during acquisition and funding phases

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical or mechanical preferred)
  • 6+ years of project execution experience, including 4+ years in commercial/utility-scale solar or BESS
  • 2+ years of direct experience with battery storage systems, including knowledge of permitting and fire code compliance
  • Experience managing budgets of $5M+ and negotiating EPC contracts
  • Familiarity with three-phase and medium-voltage electrical systems; working knowledge of NEC
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; AutoCAD is a plus
  • NABCEP or related solar certification preferred
  • Comfortable with travel and on-site inspections (including rooftop access)
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean record

What You’ll Gain:

  • Direct impact on high-value renewable projects across the U.S.
  • Growth within a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture
  • Exposure to cutting-edge energy storage technologies and infrastructure investment

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office,

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