BESS Services Project Manager

Date: Jun 22, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US San Francisco, CA, US Denver, CO, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Irvine, CA, US Walnut Creek, CA, US Houston, TX, US Jacksonville, FL, US

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 115334

Job Title : BESS Services Project Manager

Location : KCP, RGANAR, RGDENV, RGHOUSTON3, RGIRVINE, RGJCKSNVL, RGSANFRCO, RGWALNUT4

Business Unit Sector : COR-GMCNC-TIG DISTRIBUTED NETW

Department: BVCOR TIG - DN SOL & EXECUT PM

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Recruiter : Dalton Garrison

Job Summary

Manages all aspects of development, design engineering and owner’s engineering services (including, but not limited to, support for permitting, cost estimating, equipment procurement, RFP preparation, bid evaluation, design review, construction, commissioning, and project closeout/turnover) related to Battery Energy Storage System projects, including risk to cost, schedule, quality. Responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of contracted project scope in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction. Provides for the successful staffing of the project. Manages and leads teams of multi-discipline professionals. Coordinates and integrates the activities associated with the contracted project scope and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third-party companies contributing to the initiative.

Candidates are expected to leverage working experience related to BESS technology with a broad range of technical, sales, marketing, project management and business expertise to support successful implementation of the Black & Veatch strategy while positioning the company with emerging market opportunities in order to ensure our solutions meet future client needs.

Key Responsibilities

Manages services (non-construction) projects with varying degree of complexity. Anticipated project revenues may vary between $50,000 and $10M.

Expected to manage few clients and/or projects at any given time.

Acts as Seller-Doer and obtains new/repeat business from targeted clients.

Leads proposal process and works with the Proposal Manager and Engineering Manager to provide scope write ups and prepare budget estimation in response to the requested scope of work specified in the client’s RFP.

Develops and maintains relationships with key energy storage industry technology leaders.

Works independently and with teams to develop business and technology solutions for current and future client needs.

Stays up to date on technology development within the industry through investigations, evaluations, conferences, and relationships with clients, peers, industry entities, national labs, technology developers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Supports marketing and sales efforts as an industry-facing technical expert by developing Black & Veatch brand awareness through thought leadership activities (industry-wide conferences, presentations, papers, webinars, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

Typically 5 years experienceof Project Management experience.

Prior energy storage experience with BESS for Front of the Meter (FTM) and Behind the Meter (BTM) (it’s a plus if you have experience with hybrid storage configurations).

Ability to develop and guide Black & Veatch professionals across the global organization.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

Professional Engineering (PE) License is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Travel Requirements

Position may require travel to other Black & Veatch’s offices, conferences, client’s offices and/or project sites up to 25% of the time. When not travelling, this role will be hybrid: 2 days per week remote, 3 days per week in-office out of the designated Black and Veatch office.

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

017

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $126,236.00 - $253,617.00

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Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

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