Locations: Denver, CO | Minneapolis, MN | San Antonio, TX | Charlotte, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Minimal to None
We are seeking a Design Phase Manager to support the development and preconstruction execution of utility-scale energy storage projects across the United States.
This role is ideal for a technically minded Project Manager who enjoys coordinating complex projects, leading cross-functional teams, and driving alignment between engineering, estimating, permitting, development, and construction stakeholders. The position plays a critical role in moving projects from initial opportunity evaluation through preconstruction and into successful field execution.
This is not a field construction management role. Instead, it focuses on technical project leadership, stakeholder coordination, customer interaction, and overall project readiness prior to construction mobilization.
Lead projects through development, design, permitting, and preconstruction phases.
Manage project progression through internal go/no-go decision milestones.
Coordinate proposal development and customer-facing deliverables.
Oversee third-party engineering and design consultants.
Partner with estimating teams to develop project budgets, schedules, and execution strategies.
Coordinate permitting, regulatory, and development activities.
Track project risks, schedules, financial components, and technical deliverables.
Align development, engineering, procurement, estimating, and construction teams around project objectives.
Prepare projects for successful handoff to construction operations.
Serve as a primary point of contact for customers throughout the design and preconstruction process.
Facilitate decision-making among multiple stakeholders and drive projects toward consensus and execution readiness.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
Project Management experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Utility-scale energy storage (BESS) experience.
Utility-scale renewable energy experience.
Experience supporting EPC, design-build, or large infrastructure projects.
Experience managing third-party engineering or design firms.
Permitting and preconstruction experience.
Proposal management experience.
Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, and project financials.
Electrical, instrumentation, controls, or power systems experience.
Acting as the technical project leader during project development and preconstruction.
Coordinating engineers, estimators, permitting teams, procurement personnel, developers, and construction stakeholders.
Driving project execution plans before construction begins.
Managing customer expectations and project communications.
Identifying risks and helping teams develop practical solutions.
Ensuring projects are fully prepared for successful construction execution.
Minimal travel compared to traditional construction PM roles.
Highly visible position with significant stakeholder interaction.
Opportunity to influence projects early in the lifecycle.
Blend of technical, commercial, and project leadership responsibilities.
Exposure to rapidly growing utility-scale energy storage and renewable energy markets.
Strong long-term career growth opportunities within a leading energy infrastructure organization.