Project Manager

About FlexGen

Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen is an innovative software and services provider in the global energy storage sector. At the forefront of the energy transition, FlexGen leverages decades of engineering and software expertise to help shape the future of sustainable power both in the United States and globally. FlexGen's HybridOS™ software seamlessly integrates with any hardware vendor and with both traditional and renewable power sources.

Our advanced analytics and AI-driven insights enable energy storage owners to effectively deploy diverse power market strategies and integrate various generation forms, enhancing grid stability and increasing economic returns. With 1.5M hours of runtime and 8 GWh of energy storage systems managed with HybridOS™, FlexGen provides field-tested software and services solutions that are trusted by the most technically and commercially demanding developers, utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies in the world.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a Project Manager to oversee and guide energy storage projects from contract initiation through to commercial operation. The Project Manager will be responsible for all integration services, product supply, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) project aspects. This includes managing project cost, scheduling, quality, risk, and client commitments across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate successful project staffing
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams
• Develop project plans, establish schedules, and set performance metrics
• Oversee project cost, schedule, cash flow, and risk management
• Navigate complex management environments involving multiple stakeholders
• Administer and negotiate subcontracts, ensuring compliance with contractual provisions
• Maintain and build client relationships, ensuring all commitments are met
• Provide project progress and status updates to leadership
  

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering disciplines related to our field; Electrical, civil, mechanical, etc.
• 5+ years in Project Management or related roles preferred, with direct exposure field activities working in fast-paced environments
• 3+ years’ experience managing large projects preferred, working on all phases of project execution including kick-off, engineering, design, procurement, commissioning, and contractual closeout
• Understanding of power conditioning systems and battery energy storage systems, including transformers
• Familiarity with engineering and construction industry practices
• Knowledge of EPC commercial terms and mitigation strategies for potential delays; experience working with claims, delay notifications, payment terms, liquidated damages, potential risks, and exposure, scope of work, Division of Responsibilities, etc.
• Willingness to travel (10-20%)

FlexGen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FlexGen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

FlexGen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.