Project Development Manager, Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage

The Company

Our client is a U.S. energy storage developer and operator that helps utilities and large electricity users reduce costs and improve grid reliability. Its team manages battery projects from early planning through ongoing operations, supporting the integration of renewable power.

Role Overview

The Project Development Manager will help advance large-scale battery storage opportunities, working closely with colleagues to shape priorities and move initiatives forward. This role will lead local execution and coordinate site level activities, drawing on expertise and resources across the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct property searches, assess location suitability, and secure land rights to expand the portfolio of prospective assets
• Guide opportunities from initial concept through authorization to begin construction
• Establish execution roadmaps, schedules, and responsibilities for internal coordination
• Resolve approval requirements and regulatory obstacles across national, regional, and municipal jurisdictions
• Obtain grid connection entitlements and move applications toward completion
• Collaborate with technical specialists to define facility specifications and layouts
• Investigate relevant government authorities, oversight bodies, power providers, regional transmission organizations, and other interested parties to inform decisions and assess risks
• Assist with battery procurement and engineering, procurement, and construction partnerships, spanning technical planning, commercial discussions, and agreement finalization

Qualifications

• Two or more years advancing energy projects, ideally with a longer track record that includes securing permits
• Background evaluating suitable locations and securing property rights for new facilities
• Experience moving early-stage initiatives toward construction authorization, including securing state and municipal clearances
• Ability to recognize commercial opportunities for battery systems, assess potential customer applications, and translate those needs into prospective facilities
• Proven ability to establish execution plans, coordinate activities, and balance competing deadlines
• Confidence directing multidisciplinary efforts, building productive relationships, and conveying information clearly
• Resourcefulness in resolving obstacles, investigating complex topics, and presenting findings
• Familiarity with potential development obstacles and methods for reducing exposure
• Understanding of the U.S. electricity landscape
• Team-oriented approach and readiness to contribute across functions as the business expands
• Motivation to accelerate the adoption of cleaner power technologies
• Previous involvement coaching less-experienced colleagues is a plus
• Availability for travel approximately 25–50% of the time
• Undergraduate or graduate education in a relevant discipline, such as business, environmental studies, energy systems, or electrical engineering, is desirable