Senior Project Manager New Houston, TX

Hanwha Energy USA; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end natural gas–fired power generation projects supporting hyperscale data centers. You will manage FEED and EPC phases, contractors, and Owner’s Engineer relationships to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities include defining scope, schedule, and cost, coordinating with lenders and Independent Engineer requirements, and driving risk mitigation and governance to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in power generation project execution.
• Experience managing FEED and EPC phases of large-scale energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of natural gas–fired generation technologies (GT, CC, RICE).
• Experience managing EPC contractors and Owner’s Engineer relationships.
• Proven track record of delivering projects >$100M.
• Houston location.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of gas-fired power generation projects from FEED through EPC and COD.
• Single point of responsibility for scope, schedule, cost and risk management.
• Drive project delivery aligned with data center power requirements (reliability, availability, ramping).
• Ensure project readiness for financing and investment decisions with lender and Independent Engineer requirements.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Project leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group—a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea’s most respected business enterprises. With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America’s growing data center industry.

Our expertise covers the entire energy value chain—from project development and engineering to construction, operations, and maintenance. By integrating advanced technologies, proven processes, and strong partnerships, we deliver reliable, customized solutions that meet the dynamic needs of local energy markets.

Hanwha Energy USA is actively advancing strategic initiatives in natural gas generation and data center development, including hyperscaler solutions on both sides of the meter. We are proud to serve as the parent company of:

• Hanwha Renewables – specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Chariot Energy – providing retail electricity services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in deregulated markets

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of natural gas–fired power generation projects supporting hyperscale data centers. This role leads both FEED and EPC phases, with accountability from NTP through Commercial Operation.

The position requires managing Owner’s Engineer, FEED and EPC contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with technical, commercial, and regulatory requirements

The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership and Execution

• Lead execution of gas-fired power generation projects (combined cycle, simple cycle, and/or reciprocating engine plants) from FEED through EPC and COD
• Single point of responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, and risk management
• Drive project delivery in alignment with data center power requirements (reliability, availability, ramping)
• Ensure project readiness for financing and investment decisions, including alignment with lender and Independent Engineer requirements

Feed Management

• Manage and coordinate FEED contractor and Owner’s Engineer activities
• Ensure optimization for cost, performance, constructability, and permitting compliance
• Oversee development of technical specifications, execution strategy, and contracting approach.
• Drive design maturity (30/60/90% reviews) to achieve a bankable, construction-ready FEED package
• Establish and manage project schedule, cost tracking, and risk registers
• Identify and mitigate key risks, including supply chain, permitting, and construction risks
• Drive corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget adherence
• Implement reporting and governance processes to provide clear, executive-level visibility into project performance and risks

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in power generation project execution
• Demonstrated experience managing FEED and EPC phases of large-scale energy projects
• Strong knowledge of natural gas–fired generation technologies (GT, CC, RICE)
• Experience managing EPC contractors and Owner’s Engineer relationships
• Proven track record of delivering projects >$100M
• Houston Location

Preferred

• Experience with power solutions for data centers or mission-critical infrastructure
• Familiarity with air permitting and environmental regulations (e.g., NSR, non-attainment areas)
• Experience with hybrid systems (BESS, renewables integration)
• PMP or similar project management certification

Skills and Competencies

• Strong commercial and contractual acumen
• Advanced project management and execution discipline
• Ability to lead cross-functional and external teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Decision-making under uncertainty and schedule pressure

Hanwha Energy USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.