Project Director

Job Title: Director Project Execution

Company: AVINA Clean Hydrogen

Location: Houston, New Jersey

About AVINA Clean Hydrogen: Avina provides clean fuel solutions at scale to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors. The company builds, owns, and operates clean fuel plants. By using a technology-enabled production approach, Avina’s plants deliver competitively priced clean fuels. Avina’s customer base is worldwide and spans sectors such as maritime, aviation and mobility. We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our mission and help shape the future of clean energy.

Job Description: Avina Clean Hydrogen is in search of a Director, Project Execution to champion and oversee project delivery efforts, ensuring the timely and cost-effective accomplishment of project goals. This full-time, onsite role is based in Short Hills, NJ or in Houston, Texas. The Director, Project Execution will play a pivotal role in coordinating cross-functional teams, steering project schedules, and proactively assessing risks while identifying opportunities for process enhancements.

The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in the industrial gas/EPC sector, demonstrating expertise in industrial gas project execution, strong leadership, communication skills, and a history of contributing to successful project implementations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead all aspects of project development from land acquisition, permitting, feedstock procurement, pre-FEED, FEED and EPC execution activities for clean fuel projects across diverse markets in the United States.
• Contribute to the development of project management tools, processes, and standard operating procedures. Work closely with commercial teams to support offtake customer negotiations.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams (EPC firms, renewable teams, customers, and other partners) from detailed engineering to commissioning, ensuring projects are executed within budget and schedules.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a relevant field required; master’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in managing multi-phase, multi-million dollar projects in oil & gas, engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, with a focus on full lifecycle design, build, and launch.
• Proven skills in managing cross-functional teams and leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict resolution ability, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience in clean hydrogen, energy, and sustainability preferred but not required.
• Ability to navigate competing priorities and ambiguity with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and geographies.
• Experience in effectively managing project budgets and schedules.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and annual target bonus.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Incentive stock options.
• Additional perks and benefits unique to Avina Clean Hydrogen.

Employment Type:

Full-time.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Discretionary bonus tied to individual and company performance.
• Equity ownership opportunities to align with the company’s long-term success.

Why Join AVINA Clean Hydrogen: At AVINA Clean Hydrogen, you'll be part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of clean energy technology. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions directly impact our mission to create a cleaner, brighter future. Be a key player in our innovative journey and help drive sustainable change.

Contact: careers@avinah2.com

Industry: Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Oil & Gas

Employment Type: Full-time

How to Apply: If you are passionate about clean energy and excited to contribute to groundbreaking activities, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and enthusiasm for the role.