Senior Project Manager – BESS

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

. Lead assigned BESS projects from initial planning and design through installation, commissioning, and handover .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLaFox • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, including installation, commissioning, and project management. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams, developing project plans, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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BESS Project ManagementElectrical EngineeringMedium-High Voltage SystemsProject Scheduling and BudgetingPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project EngineeringElectro-Mechanical DesignUtility InterconnectionConstruction ManagementRisk ManagementTechnical Documentation ReviewQA/QC ComplianceElectrical Schematic InterpretationChange Order ManagementCost Estimation

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional LeadershipEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft ProjectProcorePrimavera P6AutoCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPOSHA 30-Hour ConstructionNABCEPProfessional Engineer

Industry Keywords

Battery Energy Storage SystemsSolar PVNEC RequirementsNFPA 855Construction Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead assigned BESS projects from initial planning and design through installation, commissioning, and handover
Facilitate the BESS Demo Center installation in LaFox and apply lessons learned to future customer projects
Define installation requirements, site needs, technical interfaces, schedules, and project deliverables with customers
Provide cross-functional project leadership across Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Service, contractors, utilities, and outside partners
Manage and improve Phase-Gate product development activities for BESS product lines
Improve estimating of project cost, product cost, resources, schedules, and milestones
Manage project engineering, procurement, permitting, utility interconnection, and commissioning workflows
Coordinate permits and regulatory approvals
Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, budgets, resource estimates, product cost estimates, and status reports
Review contracts, scopes of work, engineered drawings, bills of materials, and technical requirements for risks and constructability concerns
Coordinate vendor and subcontractor procurement, contracts, scope boundaries, schedules, and deliverables
Coordinate site superintendents, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, commissioning agents, and controls engineers
Track project financials, billing schedules, and budget variances
Monitor schedules, change orders, requests for information, and submittal approvals; escalate risks and delays with recommendations
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and presentations for customers, leadership, project sponsors, and executives
Perform hands-on design and development of complex electro-mechanical assemblies and bills of materials
Coordinate engineering tasks, design reviews, testing, mitigations, prototype and Alpha/Beta builds, and product development
Direct daily project operations across civil, structural, electrical, controls, and battery storage workstreams
Coordinate long-lead equipment deliveries, including inverters, solar modules, transformers, battery enclosures, ESS containers, and related electrical equipment
Oversee BESS installation, integration, commissioning, battery management systems, thermal management, fire suppression, system testing, capacity testing, and grid interconnection
Maintain QA/QC and compliance with safety requirements, OSHA requirements, approved plans, codes, and standards
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, floor plans, and MEP drawings
Evaluate and resolve issues involving DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC conversion, schematic and PCB design, analog and digital circuits, and mechanical design
Plan all phases of the construction lifecycle from initiation through completion
Lead and coordinate construction workers and collaborate with contractors and project participants
Travel to customers, vendors, projects, and installation sites as business needs require

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution; equivalent practical field experience may be considered
Minimum five years of relevant project engineering or project management experience in general construction, energy, electrical systems, or a closely related field
At least three years leading or supporting solar PV, ESS/BESS, or comparable complex electro-mechanical projects
At least one year of prior project engineering or equivalent technical project management experience in BESS or a similar engineering field
Experience coordinating projects across design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, commissioning, and customer handover
Strong understanding of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, civil site work, utility interconnection, applicable NEC requirements, and energy storage safety standards, including NFPA 855
Ability to develop and manage schedules, budgets, resource plans, risks, change orders, requests for information, submittals, and project reporting
Ability to communicate technical and project information clearly to executive leadership, customers, contractors, and internal teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project or equivalent project management software
Experience with Procore, Primavera P6, and AutoCAD viewing or markup is preferred
PMP, OSHA 30-Hour Construction, NABCEP, or Professional Engineer certification is preferred
Must be authorized to work in the US
Ability to move through active project and construction areas; stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, and inspect equipment and installations
Must be able to use required personal protective equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health insurance with multiple PPO and HSA plan options
Dental and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Short- and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Smoking cessation support
Weight management program
Pet insurance
LifeLock identity protection
401(k)-retirement plan
Generous vacation time
Sick/personal days
10 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Incentive compensation