Senior Manager/Director, Data Center Development
Location: Dana Point, CA (hybrid, 3 days in office/2 days WFH). Could also consider Portland, OR, or Salt Lake City, UT
Travel: Up to 30%. Day trips every other week (sometimes overnight trips)
The role: This person will have 8+ years of expertise in real estate and energy development, with expertise in interconnection, energy markets, substation infrastructure, and project management.
Responsibilities:
Project Management:
- Lead end-to-end management of data center development projects, including site selection, design, permitting, and utility coordination
- Develop project plans, budgets, and schedules, and ensure adherence to project timelines and financial targets.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other external partners to ensure project requirements are met.
Site Selection & Feasibility
- Evaluate potential sites for new data center development, including conducting site visits, assessing infrastructure requirements, and analyzing risks.
- Collaborate with internal teams to assess site feasibility based on generation resources, power availability, connectivity, environmental considerations, and regulatory requirements.
Design & Engineering
- Ensure that data center designs are optimized for integration with generation assets and develop high voltage, medium voltage and master planning layouts for GW scale data centers.
- Work closely with design and engineering teams to develop facility layouts that meet the company’s technical specifications and operational standards.
Permitting & Compliance
- Manage the permitting process, including coordinating with local authorities, utilities, and environmental agencies to obtain necessary approvals.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental, safety, and building codes.
Energy Supply Negotiation
- Negotiate energy supply agreements, including pricing, contract terms, and service levels, to secure reliable and cost-effective power for data center operations.
- Collaborate with our energy markets team to build partnerships and relationships to accelerate load integration.
- Collaborate with energy providers and consultants to ensure sustainable and scalable energy solutions.
- Coordinate with utilities to ensure proper integration with data center requirements, including power capacity, infrastructure upgrades, and timelines.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years in project management within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Proven experience in interconnection, energy markets, and substation infrastructure is required.
- Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery. Ability to manage complex projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with interconnection processes, energy market dynamics, and substation infrastructure. Ability to leverage this knowledge to guide project execution and resource allocation.
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred but not mandatory. Extensive experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
If interested, please apply here and send your resume to Jordyn at [email protected]. Qualified applicants will receive a response.
*Unfortunately, this company is not able to provide sponsorship, or hire individuals not already residing within the U.S.