Generac Power Systems

Senior Manager, BESS Deployment Programs

Generac Power Systems$120K — $150K *
US-Anywhere
+ 6 other locationsRemote
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or relevant equivalent experience
  • 7 years of project management experience with P&L responsibility
  • 3+ years managing complex EPC or Industrial projects (e.g., water, power, oil & gas, nuclear)
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills
  • Experience managing Federal Grants and working with state utility regulators

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of California water utilities and EPC energy/storage projects
  • Serve as the primary client interface for project reporting and documentation
  • Develop scopes of work and manage project financials, including subcontractor agreements and change orders
  • Oversee project scheduling, ensuring alignment with specifications and budgets
  • Provide leadership to project teams, promoting safety and effective coordination
  • Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and reporting requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Support for continuing education and certifications
Full Job Description
Major Responsibilities
  • Leads end-to-end execution of DOE California Water Utilities and EPC energy/storage projects, managing cross-functional teams (engineering, contractors, permitting, utilities) from development through commissioning and handoff to service
  • Serves as primary client interface, overseeing project reporting, documentation (minutes, action logs), and commercial coordination with water utility stakeholders and DOE requirements
  • Develops and manages scopes of work, subcontractor agreements, change orders, and project financials, ensuring accuracy in budgeting, accounting, and cost performance
  • Oversees project scheduling and execution, maintaining master and short-term schedules, tracking delays, and ensuring delivery aligns with approved specifications, timelines, and budgets
  • Provides leadership and direction to project teams and field personnel, promoting safety, operational standards, and effective coordination across subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders
  • Ensures compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and reporting requirements while driving project performance, customer satisfaction, and successful transition to operations

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree or relevant equivalent experience

Certification / License

Work Experience

  • 7 years of experience as a project manager with P&L responsibility
  • 3+ year of experience as a project manager for complex EPC or Industrial projects (such as water, power, oil & gas, nuclear industries)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Strong leadership, collaboration and influencing skills
  • Strong business acumen
  • Experience managing Federal Grants
  • Experience with state utility regulators
  • Demonstrated ability working in a matrixed and global organization

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

  • BS/BA in a technical engineering discipline preferred

Certification / License

Work Experience

  • Experience and knowledge of BESS (Battery Energy Storage) project deployment (design, permitting, utility interconnection, etc.)
  • Project or Change Management experience
  • Energy Project Development and Construction experience
  • Grant Funding Administration experience

About Generac Power Systems

Generac Power Systems is a manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Generac operates through two business segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment produces generators, transfer switches, and other backup power equipment for residential and commercial customers in the United States. The International segment produces similar products for customers outside the United States. Generac sells its products through a network of dealers and distributors.
Learn more about Generac Power Systems
Size
8,955 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$350.5 million
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+20.9%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ

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