PROJECT MANAGER OPS - PROJECT EXECUTION -STAFF-PRINC.

GRADE LEVEL: 53-55

DATE POSTED: 09/09/2026 CLOSING DATE: 09/16/2026

DEPARTMENT: Transmission Distribution Mgmt.

STARTING SALARY: $79,400 - $143,588

Profile Description

Leads the execution of utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS) and solar-plus-storage projects from development handoff through commercial operation. Responsible for project scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, and stakeholder coordination to ensure successful project delivery and reliable utility operations.

Job Summary

Under the direction of Business Development leadership, manages the execution of utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) and solar-plus-storage projects from development handoff through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing, and transition to operations. Responsible for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination while providing owner-side leadership of EPC contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational, technical, and business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead owner-side execution of utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) and solar-plus-storage projects from development handoff through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing, commercial operation, and transition to operations.

• Develop and manage project execution plans, governance processes, project controls, risk registers, reporting requirements, and project documentation.

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and overall project performance to achieve business objectives.

• Coordinate EPC contractors, Owner's Engineers, consultants, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support successful project execution.

• Lead development and administration of EPC contract technical requirements, project specifications, performance guarantees, testing requirements, warranties, and related project documentation.

• Facilitate design reviews, engineering milestone approvals, technical issue resolution, and incorporation of project requirements into execution plans and contract documents.

• Coordinate project planning activities, including engineering, procurement, permitting, interconnection, construction sequencing, commissioning, and operational readiness.

• Manage contract administration activities, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, invoices, payment applications, claims support, and compliance with contractual obligations.

• Identify, assess, mitigate, and resolve technical, commercial, construction, procurement, safety, quality, and schedule risks.

• Support construction, commissioning, performance testing, final acceptance, project closeout, and turnover to operations.

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, cybersecurity, interconnection, and utility operational requirements.

• Lead project meetings and provide regular communication regarding project status, risks, decisions, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

• Support procurement activities and contract negotiations through technical reviews, commercial evaluations, schedule assessments, and risk analysis.

• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned, best practices, and enhancements to project execution processes and standards.

Job Qualifications

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Education

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degree, PMP certification, or equivalent project management credential preferred.

Years of Experience

Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience required; level will be determined based on total years of experience.

Senior Level- 8 or more years of progressively responsible experience in project execution, project management, engineering, construction management, contract management, or electric utility infrastructure delivery, including significant experience with utility-scale battery energy storage systems. Experience with BESS EPC execution, owner’s engineer coordination, battery OEMs, PCS/inverter suppliers, EMS/SCADA integration, commissioning, performance testing, interconnection, safety standards, or operations handoff is strongly preferred. Prior leadership, supervisory, or cross-functional team management experience preferred.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS), renewable energy, and electric utility infrastructure project execution, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing, and operational turnover.

• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, and controls, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, change management, and project reporting.

• Strong understanding of EPC contracting, contract administration, commercial management, procurement processes, and project delivery methodologies.

• Ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional teams, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives without direct supervisory authority.

• Knowledge of utility-scale BESS technologies, engineering concepts, system integration, performance requirements, commissioning processes, and operational considerations.

• Understanding of applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, interconnection, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements related to utility infrastructure and energy storage projects.

• Ability to review and interpret engineering documents, technical specifications, contract documents, schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, construction reports, and commissioning documentation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, assess, mitigate, and resolve technical, commercial, operational, and project execution issues.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, present project information, communicate risks and recommendations, and facilitate stakeholder discussions.

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and complex project activities simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management, project controls, document management, and collaboration software; experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Power BI, or similar tools preferred..

El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution service to power approximately 460,000 customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit epelectric.com to learn more about EPE and our strategic initiatives. Join our EPE Team, and TOGETHER, we will transform the energy landscape.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).