Director, Data Center Development

  • Location: Dana Point, California
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #32514

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.

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