Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager Job Description

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Project Manager to lead the design, construction, and implementation of a cutting-edge electrical test laboratory in San Jose, California. This facility will support the development and validation of large-scale photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems and will include high-voltage and high-power testing capabilities.

• Oversee all phases of the project, from planning and facility modifications through equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and stakeholder management.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, facilities, manufacturing, finance, reliability, and NPI teams.
• Manage multiple external partners, contractors, equipment vendors, and regulatory agencies.

• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience overseeing the building, renovation, installation, or construction of laboratories, clean rooms, charging stations, or buildings that deal with high power electrical/electronics.
• Experience with permitting, utilities, and working with electricians for electrical upgrades.
• Experience with stakeholder management both internal and external, battery power systems, AC, DC, and PMP.

• Experience with renewable energy, photovoltaic systems, battery energy storage systems, power electronics, or utility-scale electrical infrastructure.
• PMP certification.
• Experience managing laboratory, test facility, manufacturing, or R&D infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with electrical distribution systems, power testing environments, and high-voltage installations.
• Experience supporting permitting and utility coordination activities.
• Knowledge of commissioning and startup processes for industrial or engineering facilities.

The role is based onsite at a newly acquired manufacturing facility in San Jose. Work is typically Monday through Thursday onsite, with Fridays often remote, depending on project requirements. This is a great opportunity to lead a facility modification project for a test lab in a rapidly growing clean tech startup.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

The pay range for this position is $67.31 - $72.11/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

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