What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Project Manager position at Piper Maddox?
New Opportunity with a Global Logistics Real Estate Client Expanding Its Energy Team
Our client is hiring an Energy Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of commercial rooftop solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across Northern California and the Western U.S.
This is a 12‑month contract role (with strong potential to convert to permanent) designed to be remote, with limited on‑site presence and up to 30% travel. The role supports large‑scale distributed generation initiatives critical to achieving net‑zero operations by 2040.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage design, engineering, construction, and commissioning of multi‑site solar & BESS projects
- Oversee EPC partners, coordinating schedules, scope, and budgets
- Track progress against monthly and quarterly milestones
- Lead customer‑facing meetings with Fortune 100 tenants, utilities, and internal real estate teams
- Coordinate utility interconnection (PG&E experience a strong plus)
- Support Sales & Development with scope reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering
- Ensure smooth project close‑out and handoff to Asset Management
- Drive process improvements and best practices across project portfolios
What We’re Looking For
Required
- 5 years in construction or energy project management
- Experience managing commercial solar and/or energy storage projects
- Strong background in scope, schedule, and budget control
- Experience working with utilities, EPCs, and client stakeholders
- Knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and renewable installations
- Experience with PPAs and BESS
- OSHA 10 (or higher)
- Ability to travel up to 30%
Nice to Have
- C&I or rooftop solar EPC background (non‑utility scale)
- Familiarity with PG&E, CAISO, or VNEM
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
- OSHA 30 or additional safety certifications
Schedule & Location
- Hybrid (ideally 1 day onsite per week)
- Must live within 2 hours of a California office (Bay Area, LA/OC, Newport Beach, Tracy)
- Most projects in Northern California / South & East Bay
- Typical workweek: 40-50 hours
Compensation
- Rate: $70-$85 per hour
Salary : $70 - $85