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# Project Manager at Critical Loop

- **Company:** Critical Loop
- **Location:** Torrance
- **Compensation:** $118k–$180k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-30
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/criticalloop/adf82c13-4a09-4df2-8561-47eba5b49066

## Job description

## About Critical Loop

Critical Loop is shaping the next generation of energy systems by building the integrated edge grid of the future. Specializing in advanced energy management and battery control systems, Critical Loop empowers businesses and communities to seamlessly unite distributed energy resources for faster, more reliable, and affordable grid access. With deep expertise in grid modernization and a passion for creating resilient, responsive energy solutions, Critical Loop drives innovation at the intersection of technology and energy.

Critical Loop | Full-Time | Torrance, CA | In-person or Hybrid

## About Critical Loop

Critical Loop is shaping the next generation of energy systems by building the integrated edge grid of the future. Specializing in advanced energy management and battery control systems, Critical Loop empowers businesses and communities to seamlessly unite distributed energy resources for faster, more reliable, and affordable grid access. With deep expertise in grid modernization and a passion for creating resilient, responsive energy solutions, Critical Loop drives innovation at the intersection of technology and energy.

## The Role

We are hiring a Project Manager. This role owns both administrative and coordination duties, as well as the schedule, budget, and outcome of multiple concurrent project deployments throughout the project implementation lifecycle from sales to commercial operation. You’ll also work closely with the Technical Program Manager to build the repeatable processes the team needs as the portfolio grows and the company scales. The successful candidate will be well-versed in the technical and construction aspects of an energy project deployment and able to lead productive conversations with engineers and subcontractors in the office and in the field. You are highly organized and comfortable creating and maintaining real-world schedules and budgets. You will work directly with internal and external engineers, customers, subcontractors, and utilities, and must be able to successfully manage communications with a wide variety of stakeholders and audiences.

## What You'll Do

- Own the schedule, budget, and overall success of multiple concurrent energy project deployments at varying lifecycle stages
- Manage the interconnection process across California investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, and out-of-state utilities
- Read electrical single-line diagrams and translate them into real constructability discussions with engineers, contractors, AHJs and inspectors.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and third-party contractors
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, maintaining communication and managing expectations throughout project execution
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues while developing contingency plans
- Monitor project progress, track KPIs, and provide regular updates to management
- Manage project budgets, approve expenditures, and support cost-effective project delivery
- Ensure compliance with all applicable external and internal regulations, safety standards, procedures, and guidelines.
- Create and maintain a Gantt-style schedule with real dependency logic, and adapt the plan in real time when field conditions change
- Track budget and schedule variance and translate it into clear, accurate updates for customers and Critical Loop management
- Partner with the Technical Program Manager to build, document, and continuously improve the repeatable processes and tools (tracking systems, reporting, milestone cadences) that let the project portfolio and team scale, including running post-project reviews to feed lessons learned back in
- Spot opportunities to automate reporting, tracking, and other repetitive PM work, and prototype lightweight scripts or tools to do it

Must-Haves

- Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, to a wide variety of audiences
- Experience delivering complex projects on time and within budget
- Background in commercial energy, infrastructure, or construction
- Comfortable working with numbers day to day, tracking budget/schedule variance in a spreadsheet or PM tool and translating it into a clear customer or leadership update
- Has owned technical and/or construction related scopes in electrical construction, general construction, EV charging infrastructure, energy generation, data centers, or similarly regulated, physical work
- Ability to read electrical single-line diagrams and translate them into actual constructability discussions in the field
- Experience creating and managing a Gantt-style schedule with dependency logic, paired with the judgment to adapt the plan in real time when field conditions change
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and drive projects' successful outcomes in a dynamic environment
- Has worked inside, and thrived in, a lean team (startup, small company, sole proprietorship) and is passionate about building and maintaining processes to increase efficiency and quality

Nice-to-Haves

- Prior use of construction or PM tracking software (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet, Sitetracker, Buildertrend)
- Direct experience with C&I solar, BESS, EV charging, or utility interconnection specifically
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent
- Has worked in a startup environment without an implemented PM software or procedures and understands what it means to own outcomes in a highly dynamic environment

Work Authorization: Critical Loop does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e H-1B, TN, STEM OPT training plans etc.).

#LI-Inperson #LI-Hybrid Critical Loop is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building a diverse team and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

## About Critical Loop

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Energy infrastructure, distributed energy resources (DER), battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids.
- **Target customers**: B2B / enterprise – industrial manufacturing, data centers, utilities, critical infrastructure, and EV fleet operators.
- **Mission**: “We’re building a world where energy is abundant and accessible on demand.” The company also states it aims to “accelerate access to reliable power, even where it’s otherwise impossible.” [criticalloop.com](https://www.criticalloop.com/about)

## Products & Services
- **Modular Battery Storage Systems**: Relocatable, megawatt-scale batteries that can be deployed in weeks to provide fast, flexible capacity.
- **Microgrid Cabinet**: A smart, scalable cabinet that integrates different power sources (grid, battery, renewables) into a single controlled system.
- **Control Software**: Proprietary platform for orchestrating power sources, real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and optimization.
- **Full‑Spectrum Energy Solutions**: End‑to‑end project development including financing, design, permitting, deployment, and ongoing operations & maintenance.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: 50 MWh deployed, scaling to 100+ MWh in 2026, with a stated path to 5–10 GWh within five years. The company operates 55+ active control nodes under actual utility contracts. [criticalloop.com](https://www.criticalloop.com/)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly disclosed. The team includes former leaders from SpaceX, Palantir, Tesla, and Rivian, and the company works with “blue‑chip customers” and utilities.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid scaling of deployed capacity; 67 employees (as of mid‑2026); active hiring across hardware, software, and business development roles; operating in California with utility contracts.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Speed to power**: “Get megawatts in weeks, not years” – a key differentiator in a market where grid interconnection often takes 5+ years.
- **Configurable platform**: Combines grid power with a proprietary battery fleet, allowing the same hardware/software stack to serve multiple industries (manufacturing, data centers, utilities, etc.).
- **Aerospace‑level engineering**: Founding team from SpaceX, Palantir, and Tesla brings rigor in safety, reliability, and system integration.
- **Proven in the field**: Systems already deployed in extreme conditions with real utility contracts, not just prototypes.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Scale deployed capacity to 100+ MWh in 2026, expand industrial customer base, and deepen partnerships with utilities to close grid gaps. The company is solving the “time‑to‑power” problem that limits business growth in the U.S.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “No endless meetings. No busywork. Just real problems, real ownership, and shipping things that matter.” Early‑stage, fast‑paced environment with a bias toward action. [criticalloop.com/careers](https://www.criticalloop.com/careers)
- **Location & work model**: Engineering roles (Senior Mechanical Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, Hardware Technical Program Manager) are listed as “Long Beach (On‑site).” Other roles may vary.
- **Notable perks**:
  - Equity ownership (stock options) for all team members.
  - 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  - Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) – a monthly allowance to choose health, dental, and vision plans.
  - Generous paid time off (unlimited for some roles, 15 days for others) and unlimited sick leave.

## Sources
1. [criticalloop.com](https://www.criticalloop.com/) – Main company site with product, deployment, and mission details.
2. [criticalloop.com/careers](https://www.criticalloop.com/careers) – Careers page with culture, perks, and open roles.
3. [criticalloop.com/about](https://www.criticalloop.com/about) – About page with mission, speed‑to‑power narrative, and customer segments.
4. [criticalloop.com/team](https://criticalloop.com/team) – Team page listing co‑founders and leadership backgrounds.
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/criticalloop](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/criticalloop) – Active job listings with salary ranges and location details.

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