Senior Project Manager, Fuel Cells

AES Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AES US Renewables & Power is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead fuel-cell and gas-fueled distributed generation projects from site validation through turnover.

You will direct cross-functional teams, manage schedules, budgets, and safety, and represent the owner in dealings with EPCs, OEMs, utilities, and regulators. This role requires 10+ years in related projects and strong contracts and risk management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in distributed generation or fuel cell projects.
• Strong knowledge of schedules, budgets, risk, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead or manage execution of fuel-cell or distributed generation modules and related works.
• Develop and maintain the project execution plan and schedule.
• Define scopes of work and support RFP development, bidder evaluation, and contract award.
• Act as Owner’s representative with EPC contractors, OEMs, utilities, and customers.
• Coordinate Development, Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Finance, Legal, Environmental, Permitting, and Safety teams.
• Oversee design reviews, constructability, value engineering, and issue resolution.
• Travel to project, supplier, and partner locations as required.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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 to lead projects deploying fuel cell energy systems and related gas-fueled distributed generation solutions from site validation through acceptance and turnover. 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 fuel-cell or distributed generation modules, civil works, electrical systems, fuel gas, water, controls, communications, interconnection, and customer-site 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 distributed generation, fuel cell, gas power, industrial, electrical, or infrastructure project experience.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.