Job Description

BESS Construction Project Manager – Battery Energy Storage Systems

Company: Fondren Construction

Location: Apollo Beach / Tampa, Florida

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

?Salary: $110 - $130k

About the Opportunity

Fondren Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to support a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in the Apollo Beach / Tampa area.

This opportunity is well suited for a construction professional with experience managing energy infrastructure, utility-scale electrical, industrial, or renewable energy construction projects.

Direct BESS construction experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site construction activities for a battery energy storage project.
• Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, and equipment installation subcontractors.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, procurement, and construction milestones.
• Collaborate with engineers, project stakeholders, and field supervision.
• Track project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Identify construction risks and coordinate solutions.
• Monitor quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support equipment installation, testing, commissioning coordination, and project closeout.

Qualifications

• Experience managing industrial, energy infrastructure, utility, or large-scale electrical construction projects.
• Direct BESS or renewable energy construction experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary construction coordination.
• Experience managing subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and project documentation.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety and quality standards.
• Proficiency with construction management software.
• Ability to work on-site in the Apollo Beach / Tampa area.

Why Join Fondren Construction?

Help deliver an energy infrastructure project while joining a rapidly growing construction company with an expanding portfolio of complex work across multiple markets.