Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Manager in Juno Beach, FL.

Summary:
The Project Manager is responsible for leading advanced technical, financial, and regulatory planning for utility scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from early development through readiness. The role requires the application of advanced engineering, economic, and project management principles to optimize project scope, risk allocation, and financial feasibility across highly complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:
* Lead advanced planning and optimization for utility scale BESS projects, integrating engineering design, financial modeling, procurement strategy, and regulatory constraints to support executive investment decisions
* Manage critical coordination of highly matrixed project development teams to ensure resources are focused on the right activities to meet project schedules
* Coordinate with environmental, regulatory, cultural, land acquisition, interconnection, and other project variables to ensure comprehensive project development
* Develop and optimize the project's technical scope and variables to improve both technical and financial feasibility
* Support origination and development teams with PPA and GIA negotiations, as well as jurisdictional requirements
* Coordinate engineering, estimating, and procurement needs to support the development of financial models and project designs
* Actively seek out and leverage market data to ensure the financial model is robust
* Present financial models to respective business units and manage them through executive budget approvals
* Competitively source, negotiate, and execute commercial contracts for critical services, including geotechnical, survey, engineering, and EPC/PC services
* Represent the company's interests on assigned projects and engage in various software applications to support activities, manage critical data, and report on key indicators

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Management, or a related field
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a focus on engineering, or economics
* Advanced Excel skills and excellent project management, communication, financial, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
* Technical experience with renewable energy projects, particularly electricity markets, renewables, and battery projects, is a plus
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Six Sigma experience are highly desired

Location:
* Juno Beach, FL
* Occasional travel may be required to project locations and to support Development with local public hearings

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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