Senior Project Manager

About this role

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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

Project Controls & Risk Management

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

COMPENSATION: $165,000 - $185,000 salary

Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.

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.

www.hanwhaenergyusa.com