Development Project Manager

Description

The Development Project Manager will lead project management and operations during the development phase of large-scale AI data center and energy generation projects across the U.S. The successful candidate will be responsible for project managing the development of AI data center and energy generation projects and successfully transitioning them to financing and construction. The position will lead cross-functional collaboration with the Development, Grid Integration, Engineering, Power Marketing, Capital Markets, Supply Chain, and Projects teams across the full project development lifecycle from origination to FNTP (final notice-to-proceed).

• Lead projects through financing due-diligence efforts.
• Orchestrate internal stakeholders (including development, procurement, construction, finance, engineering, etc.) to deliver projects on budget and on schedule.
• Develop, track, oversee, manage, and report to executive management on the project plan-of-record, including basis of design, schedule, project costs, spend curve, revenue, project economics, and outstanding risks.
• Drive the “road to FNTP” process, including stage gates, late-stage development deliverables, and transition to the Construction and Project Finance teams.
• Highly organized with attention to detail, ensuring all project deliverables remain on track.
• Collaborate with the internal team and external consultant(s) to evaluate the project site, project design, technology options and procurement strategies.
• Manage the relationship with technical consultants, land experts and surveyors.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams.
• Lead project management and operations during the development phase across SB Energy’s entire pipeline of GW-scale AI data center and energy generation projects, from initial project origination through to financing and handover to construction.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules and take a lead role in budget and forecast management, including coordinating project prioritization, and perform budget vs. actual analysis.

Requirements

The position requires up to 30% domestic travel.

• Self-starter with proven ability to lead diverse project teams across a large pipeline of projects.
• Familiar with data center and energy project development deliverables, including site control, permitting, water, fiber, and grid interconnection.
• Data center experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with the day-to-day management of projects and demonstrated track record of successfully planning and managing projects from start to finish.
• Minimum 4 years of project management, project development, construction management, and/or development operations experience in the data center or energy industries.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are essential.
• 7+ years of professional work experience.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Best-in-class in managing the project budget, schedule, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solver with a track record of successfully getting projects to FNTP.
• Experience and expertise with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), MS Project, P6, and other budgeting and schedule software tools.
• Able to both drive process across functions and remain agile as project changes arise.

Benefits

Base Pay - $140,000 - $170,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our team. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus, a long-term incentive plan aligned with our ownership mindset, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Device Purchase Support
• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance