Project Manager, Installation and Commissioning (Battery Storage)

Saving the World! Help Wanted…

Budderfly is a fast-growth, private equity-backed energy management outsourcing company that is committed to reducing global carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software to help deliver complete energy saving solutions for our customers.

Celebrating 5 years on Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. Recognized in Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2025.

We are an energetic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place!

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our Battery Storage deployment team.

In this role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of behind-the-meter battery storage projects, including site readiness, equipment delivery and staging, installation, utility interconnection, permitting, and commissioning. You will work closely with subcontractors, electrical contractors, and utility partners to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

This position demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proven experience managing electrical field installations. The Project Manager may also support additional energy-saving efforts, such as solar, EV charging, or lighting and HVAC conservation projects, contributing to broader sustainability and resource management goals.

Why this Role is Important:
This role is essential for deploying battery energy storage that reduces peak demand charges, improves site resiliency, and enables participation in utility demand response and grid services programs. By overseeing safe, code-compliant BESS installations and commissioning, the Project Manager directly contributes to both environmental impact and operational savings.
Key Responsibilities:

Oversee contractor-led installations and commissioning of battery energy storage systems and associated electrical infrastructure, ensuring all work meets company standards for quality and safety, stays on schedule, and is delivered within budget across complex, multisite projects nationwide.

- Work closely with contractors to forecast and schedule battery storage installations, ensuring timely execution and alignment with project timelines, equipment lead times, and resource availability.

- Manage permitting, utility interconnection applications, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspections, tracking approvals and resolving jurisdictional requirements that impact project schedules.

- Coordinate site readiness activities, including electrical service evaluation, load and metering data review, structural and clearance requirements, and equipment placement.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors, fostering effective communication, collaboration, and accountability throughout project execution.

- Monitor contractor performance by evaluating adherence to project schedules, budget constraints, safety requirements, and quality expectations, and provide feedback and guidance as necessary.

- Oversee commissioning, startup, and acceptance testing, verifying that system controls, communications, and performance meet design intent prior to project closeout.

- Enforce electrical safety and code compliance requirements, including NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, and NFPA 855, ensuring contractors follow approved lockout/tagout and energized work practices.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, incentives, pr