Senior Manager, BESS Deployment Programs

Overview The Project Manager leads the end-to-end execution of large-scale water utility and EPC energy/storage projects, overseeing cross-functional teams from project development through commissioning and handoff to service. This role serves as the primary client interface and is responsible for ensuring successful delivery aligned with scope, budget, schedule, and regulatory requirements while driving customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of large water utility and EPC energy/storage projects, coordinating engineering, contractors, permitting, utilities, and other stakeholders
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing communications, reporting, documentation (meeting minutes, action logs), and commercial coordination, including alignment with DOE requirements
• Develop and manage scopes of work, subcontractor agreements, and change orders while maintaining accurate project financials, budgeting, and cost performance
• Oversee project schedules, including master and short-term plans; track progress, identify delays, and ensure delivery meets approved timelines, specifications, and budgets
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional and field teams, promoting safety, operational standards, and effective collaboration across subcontractors and consultants
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and reporting requirements while driving overall project performance and a successful transition to operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience
• 7+ years of project management experience with direct P&L responsibility
• 3+ years of experience managing complex EPC or industrial projects (e.g., water, power, oil & gas, nuclear)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical engineering discipline (preferred)
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including design, permitting, and utility interconnection
• Project or change management experience
• Experience in energy project development and construction
• Grant funding administration experience
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills
• Demonstrated business acumen and financial management capability
• Experience managing Federal grants
• Experience working with state utility regulators
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrixed and global organisation

Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role based in California is $158000 - $230000 USD. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short-term and long-term incentives.

This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits.