Senior Project Manager

FuelCell Energy; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 145,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

FuelCell Energy is a leading clean energy company seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multi‑million-dollar energy projects. You will guide planning, execution, and delivery across engineering, procurement, and construction, ensuring contractual and safety standards are met.

The role requires 7–10+ years in project management within the energy sector, strong cost control and scheduling skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Project management certification or equivalent required.
• 7–10+ years of project management experience, including large energy-sector projects.
• Experience managing projects valued at $75M–$250M or more.
• Experience with power plant permitting, phased engineering development, and construction.
• Proficiency in cost control, risk-based spending, and schedule forecasting; MS Office; and MS Project or Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Interpret commercial and technical requirements and translate them into project execution documents for engineering, procurement, finance, construction, and fabrication.
• Develop and maintain project execution, contracting, procurement, communication, resource, risk, and change-management strategies.
• Establish and manage project budgets, spending, invoicing, forecasts, and financial performance to deliver within targets.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules covering design, procurement, EPC, permitting, construction, commissioning, and commercial operation; identify critical paths and resource needs.
• Monitor and report project status, risks, decisions, issues, milestones, and actions; drive timely resolution.
• Ensure project work meets contractual requirements, approved specs, codes, processes, budgets, and schedules.
• Review and administer contracts from execution through commercial operation; including customer agreements, leases, PPAs, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Prepare RFP packages, solicit and evaluate proposals, and present recommendations for approval.
• Negotiate subcontracts, purchase orders, terms and change orders with contractors and suppliers.
• Manage and document supplier/contractor change requests to minimize impacts and support contractual position.
• Serve as primary contact for project communications across internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Energy sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Project management certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Summary

FuelCell Energy is redefining how the world produces and uses power. As a leading clean energy technology company, we're helping businesses, communities, utilities, and data centers meet growing energy demands with reliable, always-on power solutions.

With nearly a gigawatt of fuel cell platforms deployed worldwide, we're accelerating the transition to a more resilient energy future. Join a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry pioneers who are tackling some of the world's most complex energy challenges while shaping the next generation of sustainable power.

Your work here won't just power facilities. It will help power the future.

The pay for this position ranges from $145000- $157500.

Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Planning, Controls and Delivery

• Interpret commercial and technical requirements and translate them into clear project execution documents for engineering, procurement, finance, construction, and fabrication.
• Develop and maintain project execution, contracting, procurement, communication, resource, risk, and change-management strategies.
• Establish and manage project budgets, spending, invoicing, forecasts, and financial performance to support delivery within approved targets.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules covering design, procurement, EPC, permitting, construction, commissioning, and commercial operation; identify critical paths, resource needs, and constraints.
• Monitor and report project status, risks, decisions, issues, milestones, and actions; drive timely resolution or elevate obstacles as needed.
• Ensure project work meets contractual requirements, approved specifications, applicable codes, internal processes, budget commitments, and schedule objectives.

Commercial, Contract and Stakeholder Management

• Review and administer project contracts from execution through commercial operation, including customer agreements, leases, power purchase agreements, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Prepare RFP packages, solicit and evaluate proposals, and present objective recommendations for management approval.
• Negotiate subcontracts, purchase orders, terms and conditions, and change orders with contractors, suppliers, and trade labor.
• Manage and document supplier and contractor change requests to minimize cost and schedule impacts and support the company’s contractual position.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project communications across internal functions and external stakeholders, including customers, landowners, engineers, contractors, utilities, inspectors, and government officials.

Team Leadership, Site Execution and Closeout

• Lead multifunctional project teams in a matrix organization; assign priorities, coordinate dependencies, and build effective working relationships.
• Coordinate utility layouts, engineering activities, and approvals with water, gas, sewer, communications, and electrical service providers.
• Promote safe construction sites from mobilization through commercial operation, including conducting or supporting ad hoc safety audits.
• Lead acceptance, testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities, including verification of contractual and design requirements and documentation of lessons learned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Project management certification or education required.
• 7 - 10+ years of project management experience, including 7-10+ years managing complex energy-sector projects.
• Experience managing projects valued at $75 million to $250 million or more.
• Experience with power plant or electricity-generator permitting, phased engineering development, and construction required.
• Proficiency in cost control, risk-based spending and schedule forecasting, Microsoft Office, and project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, including communication with executive leadership, customers, regulators, and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead internal and external resources in a matrix organization, remain highly organized and proactive, and exceed customer expectations.

Travel and Work Environment

• Up to 30% domestic and international travel may be required based on project needs.
• Must have or be able to obtain a passport.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, use a computer, travel by car or plane, and wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirators, and other designated PPE.

Additional Responsibilities

• May support sales, marketing, or project development activities, including site walks and introductory customer or host-facility meetings.
• Contribute to Project Management Office policies, procedures, and best practices, and perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.

FuelCell Energy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury