Senior Construction Project Manager

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options

Reports to: Director, Construction

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)

About The Company:

NineDot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State’s mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.

With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world’s leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York’s grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators. NineDot is committed to building a company that exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion values in its team culture, as well as business practices and community engagement.

Job Summary

The Senior Construction Project Manager (CPM) leads the field execution of NineDot Energy’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and other Distributed Energy Resource (DER) projects from the 30% design milestone through construction, commissioning, and turnover. In this role, the CPM owns construction delivery—managing contractors, overseeing field operations, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory standards. Reporting to the Director of Construction, the CPM plays a key role within the Engineering, Planning & Construction (EP&C) team and is ideal for a hands-on project manager who excels at balancing day-to-day field leadership with project tracking and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities:

Engineering & Design Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Engineers and external Engineers of Record (EORs) from 30% design through Issued for Construction (IFC) to ensure constructability and field execution alignment.
• Support multidisciplinary design reviews at 30% and 60%, raising field-related issues such as access, clearances, and installation constraints for resolution.
• Provide field-oriented feedback to optimize construction safety, efficiency, and minimize rework (e.g., trenching layout, installation sequencing).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Procurement, and Interconnection teams to integrate design inputs, equipment specifications, and site conditions into construction plans.

Construction Execution

• Manage end-to-end project delivery from readiness and handoff through commissioning and turnover to operations.
• Confirm field readiness in collaboration with the Planning Manager, ensuring permits, disconnects, and site access are secured before mobilization.
• Oversee daily contractor and subcontractor activities on-site, ensuring adherence to safety, scope, and quality standards.
• Direct civil and electrical installation, utility interconnection, inspections, and punch list activities according to project plans and safety protocols.

Schedule, Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain construction schedules with the Project Controls team, tracking milestones, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor construction budgets, manage contingency spending, and review contractor pay applications, change orders, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain comprehensive project records, including RFIs, submittals, daily field reports, inspection results, and as-built drawings.
• Deliver timely project updates through dashboards, meetings, and leadership reports, highlighting risks, accomplishments, and cost or schedule trends.
• Contribute to lessons learned reviews and continuous improvement of construction execution standards and tools.

Stakeholder Management & Risk Mitigation

• Serve as the primary on-site contact for utilities (e.g., Con Edison), AHJs (e.g., DOB, FDNY), and property representatives, maintaining professional field relationships.
• Manage day-to-day coordination and field execution for utility-driven milestones to keep project timelines on track.
• Proactively communicate field risks across internal stakeholders, including design changes, permitting impacts, and contractor issues, escalating critical concerns to the Director of Construction.
• Maintain a live risk register for each project and drive mitigation strategies related to cost, schedule, compliance, and safety.
• Always prioritize safety and regulatory compliance; stop work if unsafe conditions arise and coordinate with EHS or management for resolution.

Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives Results - Constantly achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both success and failures as learning fodder
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical), or a related field with ~7 years of experience.
• Alternatives: Associate’s degree with ~10 years of relevant construction experience, or High School diploma/GED with ~15 years of field experience.
• Significant practical field experience may substitute for formal education where appropriate
• Proven experience managing construction projects in civil, electrical, or mechanical domains; energy project experience (battery storage, solar, or substations) is a strong plus.
• Skilled in project management fundamentals, including scheduling, budgeting, and scope control (familiarity with MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and work sequencing strategies.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, including sitework, foundations, and electrical wiring.
• Working knowledge of local building codes, NEC (National Electrical Code), NFPA (fire codes), and construction safety regulations.
• Familiarity with NYC permitting processes, AHJ coordination (DOB, FDNY), and utility interconnection requirements (e.g., Con Edison).
• Direct field experience overseeing contractor work, managing inspections, and enforcing site safety.
• Strong organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication across stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with construction management platforms (e.g., Procore, Asana) is a plus; ability to review AutoCAD drawings is beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to travel across NYC-area job sites.
• OSHA 30 certification and NYC SST preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong passion for clean energy and alignment with NineDot Energy’s mission and values.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

At NineDot Energy, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and are the foundation of our success. As such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, age, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

 If you're passionate about this role but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other opportunities with us. We’re committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and skills.

NineDot Employee benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 5% employer match on your 401k retirement account
• 20 paid vacation days off, plus 7 sick days, 9 federal holidays and 3 personal floating holidays
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for both the primary and secondary caregiver within the first year of birth or adoption
• Wellness initiatives including a $1,000 stipend
• 16 volunteer hours plus two planned company-wide volunteer outings per year