Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.
Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.
Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.
Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing storage and renewables. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. For more information, please visit
fluenceenergy.com.
OUR CULTURE AND VALUES
We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.
We are Leading
Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.
We are Responsible
Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.
We are Agile
We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.
We are Fun
We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
The Commercial Project Manager is responsible for managing and tracking all commercial aspects of projects and service contracts under execution, using corporate systems including NetSuite Project Systems. This includes driving accounting compliance, ensuring adherence to commercial contract terms, executing financial and operational internal controls, driving and managing customer contract changes and supplier claims and maintaining operational excellence.
The position requires interfacing with many internal stakeholders as well as with outside construction contractors and service providers. This role requires a background in accounting/finance working with infrastructure/construction projects and long-term service contracts as well as Contract Management skills.
*This is a B level role for our Internal Referral Program
Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Direct and assist w/common processes/procedures related to the administration of project and long-term service contractsTrack and evaluate performance guarantees and general system performance under long term service contractsWork closely with project managers and service managers to provide timely transparency around project/contract budgetsManage construction subcontractors/vendors and maintenance providers to maintain project delivery timeline and quality metUse Contract Management capabilities to review and manage all contract documents; Claim and Change Order Negotiations; Risk and Opportunity AnalysisAnalyze and process project related documents (purchase requisitions, field orders, invoices, etc.)Organize the project reviews from start to the end of each contract including coordinating close-out processDrive to improve project performance through change orders and supplier claims Communicate financial matters with project teams to business units and executivesManage approved project budget and create cost breakdown structure in NetSuite at the line item levelForecast project spending and provide monthly accruals on work performedMonitor and audit reports to ensure accuracy and perform reconciliation of project financialsUnderstand sales, property and personal tax requirementsSkills & Qualifications
College degree with a major in accounting, business administration, engineering or equivalent training is required.A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is an advantageAt least 3 years’ experience managing construction related projects and long-term service contracts. Experience in Energy industry is an advantage.Good working knowledge of project related activitiesDetail oriented with strong time management and project management skillsContract Management skillsHigh level of knowledge in use of Corporate Systems such as NetSuite Project SystemsDemonstrated ability to interact with executive managementStrong background in using MS Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPointUp to 25% travel as needed domestically and potentially globally