Project Manager BESS Installations

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Construction Management

In short

Project Manager for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) installations at Volvo Energy in Göteborg. You will lead projects from contract signature through to final handover, managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality. Requires experience in project management, construction, electrical infrastructure, and commissioning, with a strong understanding of project contracts.

Responsibilities

Own project scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and execution, with regular reporting to project stakeholders.
Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule covering permits, supplier deliveries, civil and electrical works, grid owner activities, compliance testing, commissioning, and energization milestones.
Procure and manage installation, civil, and electrical contractors together with the design and Purchasing teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project execution, coordinating customers, grid owners, authorities, contractors, suppliers, aggregators, and other stakeholders.
Lead site activities during construction, commissioning, and testing, including contractor coordination, site safety, site rules, BAS-U responsibilities, FAT, transport, lifting, SAT, system integration, compliance activities, and energization.
Manage project risks, changes, interfaces, claims, variation orders, time extensions, and contractual milestones throughout execution.
Lead project close-out through punch list closure, final acceptance, customer and service handover, and delivery of required documentation and training.
Maintain a site presence aligned with project needs, particularly during critical construction, commissioning, testing, and energization activities.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, or equivalent knowledge gained through professional experience.
Previous project management experience within energy, electrical infrastructure, construction, or industrial projects.
Experience in BESS, renewable energy, grid connection, or similar infrastructure projects, including installation and commissioning.
Understanding of project contracts, preferably ABT 06 and AB 04.
Self-motivated, structured, and results-driven, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage teams and partners in a changing project environment.
Fluent in Swedish and English.
Willingness to be present on site when required.

Desired Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience acting as BAS-U.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future.
Work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams.
Support customers in the electrical energy transition.
Develop and commercialize competitive Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Provide reliable solutions which optimize energy costs, operational resilience, and renewable energy integration.
Join Volvo Group, a global leader in transport solutions.
Work in a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Skills

Project ManagementBESSElectrical InfrastructureConstructionCommissioningPMPBAS-U

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About Volvo Group

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.\n\n

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