Senior Project Manager BESS

AES Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Manager BESS (ERCOT) to lead battery energy storage projects from late-stage development through commercial operation. You will coordinate global partners and internal teams to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective gas-related projects while ensuring schedule, budget, and quality compliance across the program.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 10+ years of major-project experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of major-project experience, including BESS, power generation, substations, or complex electrical infrastructure.
• Strong coordination of cross-functional teams and issue resolution.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project systems; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead or manage battery energy storage project execution (BESS) with gas generation portfolio in ERCOT.
• Develop and maintain project execution plan, schedule, budget, risk log, and dashboard.
• Define scopes, support RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, and contract readiness.
• Act as Owner’s representative with EPCs, OEMs, engineering firms, utilities, and regulators.
• Coordinate Development, Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and Safety teams.
• Oversee design reviews, constructability, value engineering, and issue resolution.
• Track long-lead equipment, fabrication, logistics, and site readiness.
• Lead status reviews, communicate progress, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Ensure proper project records and turnover to Operations.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project systems

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.AES US Renewables & Power is seeking a Senior Project Manager BESS (ERCOT) to lead battery energy storage projects associated with the gas generation portfolio in ERCOT from late-stage development through commercial operation. The successful candidate will work across a matrixed organization and with external partners to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective gas projects while maintaining clear accountability for the requirements implied by the role.Key ResponsibilitiesLead or manage execution of battery systems, power conversion systems, transformers, controls, fire protection, balance-of-plant, grid interconnection, telemetry, and gas-plant interfaces.Develop and maintain the project execution plan, governance structure, integrated schedule, budget, forecast, risk register, change log, and performance dashboard.Define scopes of work and support RFP development, bidder evaluation, clarifications, negotiations, contract award, and execution readiness.Act as the Owner’s representative with EPC contractors, OEMs, engineering firms, utilities, suppliers, authorities, customers, and other stakeholders.Coordinate Development, Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Finance, Legal, Environmental, Permitting, and Safety teams.Oversee design reviews, constructability, value engineering, interface control, and resolution of technical issues affecting safe and reliable delivery.Manage contractor schedules, budgets, scope, quality plans, safety expectations, subcontractors, permit compliance, and contractual deliverables.Track long-lead equipment, fabrication, logistics, site readiness, installation, testing, and critical dependencies.Lead project status reviews and communicate progress, decisions, emerging risks, mitigation actions, and support required.Coordinate utility, fuel, interconnection, customer, and regulatory interfaces applicable to the project.Oversee mechanical completion, energization, commissioning, startup, performance testing, punch-list closeout, and turnover to Operations.Ensure project records include final drawings, test reports, warranties, spare parts, training, operating documentation, and acceptance records.Lead lessons learned and continuous improvement activities across the gas project portfolio.Travel to project, supplier, utility, and partner locations as required.Skills and QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.Typically 10 or more years of major-project experience, including significant responsibility for BESS, power generation, substations, or complex electrical infrastructure.Strong knowledge of project execution, contracts, schedules, budgets, risk, quality, safety, and documentation applicable to the role.Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and resolve complex technical, commercial, or execution issues.Strong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and relevant role-specific project systems.Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.Professional licensure or certification applicable to the discipline is preferred.Ability to travel to project, supplier, partner, or operating locations as required.AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.