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Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. \nAES 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. \nWe 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.\nOur 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. \nIf 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. \nAES 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead or manage execution of battery systems, power conversion systems, transformers, controls, fire protection, balance-of-plant, grid interconnection, telemetry, and gas-plant interfaces.\nDevelop and maintain the project execution plan, governance structure, integrated schedule, budget, forecast, risk register, change log, and performance dashboard.\nDefine scopes of work and support RFP development, bidder evaluation, clarifications, negotiations, contract award, and execution readiness.\nAct as the Owner’s representative with EPC contractors, OEMs, engineering firms, utilities, suppliers, authorities, customers, and other stakeholders.\nCoordinate Development, Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Finance, Legal, Environmental, Permitting, and Safety teams.\nOversee design reviews, constructability, value engineering, interface control, and resolution of technical issues affecting safe and reliable delivery.\nManage contractor schedules, budgets, scope, quality plans, safety expectations, subcontractors, permit compliance, and contractual deliverables.\nTrack long-lead equipment, fabrication, logistics, site readiness, installation, testing, and critical dependencies.\nLead project status reviews and communicate progress, decisions, emerging risks, mitigation actions, and support required.\nCoordinate utility, fuel, interconnection, customer, and regulatory interfaces applicable to the project.\nOversee mechanical completion, energization, commissioning, startup, performance testing, punch-list closeout, and turnover to Operations.\nEnsure project records include final drawings, test reports, warranties, spare parts, training, operating documentation, and acceptance records.\nLead lessons learned and continuous improvement activities across the gas project portfolio.\nTravel to project, supplier, utility, and partner locations as required.\nSkills and Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.\nTypically 10 or more years of major-project experience, including significant responsibility for BESS, power generation, substations, or complex electrical infrastructure.\nStrong knowledge of project execution, contracts, schedules, budgets, risk, quality, safety, and documentation applicable to the role.\nAbility to coordinate cross-functional teams and resolve complex technical, commercial, or execution issues.\nStrong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and relevant role-specific project systems.\nDemonstrated commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.\nProfessional licensure or certification applicable to the discipline is preferred.\nAbility to travel to project, supplier, partner, or operating locations as required.\nAES 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. 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