Sr. Project Manager, Customer Success

Catalyzing a cleaner future.

ESS is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy storage and is consistently identified as one of the most innovative and exciting technology players in energy storage. The ESS vision is about enabling the decarbonization of the grid by enabling us to achieve up to 100% of our electricity from clean, sustainable renewable energy.

ESS is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to support large-scale customer projects. This role is critical to the success of the organization and requires a motivated and dedicated individual with a project focused mentality and the ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects ahead of schedule and under budget.

What you will do at ESS

• Deliver successful projects meeting organizational and customer goals.
• Develop & maintain detailed project plans, schedules, & budgets.
• Identify and mitigate project risks. 
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Procurement teams).
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with external stakeholders (Customers, AHJ’s, Vendors, and Contractors)
• Liaise with client, engineers, permitting authorities, government, sub-contractors etc.  
• Complete audit functions on projects during the construction and operations phases
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including EHS standards.
• Be a safety leader by promoting a strong culture of safety in all facets of the role. 
• Provide regular project updates to management & stakeholders.

What you bring to the table

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or related field, or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing large capital projects, with a focus on power generation, or industrial processing plants.
• Expert knowledge of design development process, including direct experience with civil, structural, architectural, & MEP coordination.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction project budgets, timelines, & cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of renewable power generation technologies and industry standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for power plant construction and operation.
• Strong negotiation, facilitation, and consensus-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and execute in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong ownership mentality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and influence positively a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Professional-level capabilities with standard project management tools (MS Suite, Project, Primavera, etc.). PMP Certification is a plus.

We would love to see:

• Demonstrated success in full lifecycle project management roles in any of the following markets:
  • Utility-scale power generation.
  • Industrial chemical processing/refining.
  • Critical Infrastructure/data centers.
• Understanding of battery energy storage system applications and operational strategies.
• Able to travel up to 50% of the time to international and domestic locations, as needed, per project.
• Able to wear a variety of protective equipment as required by safety procedures and regulations.
• Able to work in severe weather conditions.
• Able to lift 40 pounds without assistance.

What ESS Offers

In addition to the value of working with and helping grow a global reaching clean technology, ESS offers a Company assisted medical, dental and vision care, flexible spending account, 8 paid holidays, 401K with company match, a competitive PTO accrual, and approved PPE reimbursement.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are open to considering every qualified candidate who is eligible and legally authorized to work in the United States on a full or part-time basis, without a need for sponsorship.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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