Job Description

Job Description

Title: Construction Project Manager – Surface

Location: Denver, CO or Kern County, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Type: Hybrid work in Denver (3+ days/week in office) and onsite in California (5 days/week)

Travel Requirement: Approximately 30-50% depending on location

Please Note: We anticipate this individual to be primarily in Denver for the first 6ish months and then need to be onsite in Kern County once construction commences.

Join the Clean Energy Revolution!

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable energy? Hydrostor, a pioneer in Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) systems, is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our team. We’re enabling the energy transition to a cleaner, more reliable electricity grid, and invite you to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking journey.

Why Hydrostor?

Our cutting-edge A-CAES technology is uniquely positioned to revolutionize the energy landscape. Join us as we lead the way in shaping a greener, more sustainable future.

Your Mission

As the Construction Project Manager - Surface, you will oversee surface projects for Hydrostor in North America, ensuring successful execution from conception to completion. Reporting directly to the VP, Project Execution, you will lead project teams, manage subcontractors, and collaborate closely with the engineering team. Your role will be critical in ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, significantly impacting the company’s operational success and client satisfaction.

Your Day-to-Day Adventures

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, including internal staff and external subcontractors, to ensure project milestones and objectives are achieved.
• EPC Management: Oversee the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) phases of projects, coordinating activities to ensure seamless project execution.
• Project Management Information System (PMIS) – Become familiar with tools in Procore and become champion for utilization of system throughout project execution.
• Drawing Revisions: Review drawing revisions, ensuring all changes are accurately documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders and contractors.
• Collaboration with Engineering Team: Work closely with the engineering team to address technical issues, review designs, and ensure project specifications are met.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks onsite and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and budgets.
• Team Management: Oversee internal project teams, providing guidance, support, and performance management to ensure high productivity and morale.
• Subcontractor Management: Manage day-to-day subcontractor relationships as it pertains to manpower, equipment and materials.
• Schedule and Budget Oversight: Assist with development and maintaining project schedules and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within financial constraints.
• Quality Control: Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure all project deliverables meet the required standards and specifications.
• Safety: Ensure the company and contractor operations comply with all relevant local and national health and safety regulations.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation (eg. daily logs, subcontractor progress meetings, job hazard analysis) and prepare regular status reports for senior management and clients.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is a seasoned project manager with 8-10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, power or renewable energy sector. You possess a strong mechanical background with knowledge of electrical work and have a proven track record of leading successful projects. You are detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and have a knack for risk management and problem-solving. A team leader at heart, you excel at managing both people and processes to drive project success.

What You Bring

• 8-10 years of project management experience in the oil and gas industry or renewable energy sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Preferred Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
• Strong mechanical background with knowledge of electrical work.
• Proven experience in leading and managing project teams and subcontractors.
• In-depth knowledge of EPC processes and best practices.
• Excellent risk management skills and experience developing mitigation strategies.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with engineering and other technical teams.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Compensation Details

• Compensation Details
• Salary $100,000 - $160,000
• Discretionary Bonus
• Paid Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental and Eyecare Benefits
• 401K Program - with a match!
• Employee Share Option Plan

To Apply:

To apply for this position, submit your resume by clicking “ Easy Apply ”.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to move forward in the interview process will be contacted.

For more information on Hydrostor and the exciting journey we’re on visit our website at

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Hydrostor, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace, which values diversity, inclusion, and belonging is paramount to our success.

To fulfill our mission, our goal is to attract people who come from all backgrounds and walks of life, who bring diverse perspectives with wide-ranging experiences, and who share in our common passion to drive innovation and change the global energy landscape.

Hydrostor proudly embraces the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for all employees and candidates. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental, pregnancy, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status protected by applicable law.

Hydrostor is committed to making our application and interview process accessible to everyone, and we encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage, please contact us at careers@hydrostor.ca. In your application, we welcome you to specify your preferred pronouns (e.g. she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).

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