Project Development Manager

Overview In this senior role, you drive the full lifecycle development of on-site power infrastructure for hyperscale data centers. You orig­inate land opportunities, secure site control, and lead interconnection, permitting, and project financing to achieve notice to proceed and financial close. You balance market insight, regulatory awareness, and commercial discipline to deliver a scalable, resilient energy solution. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to shape portfolio strategy and execution. This is a high-impact, strategic role with a hands-on, execution-focused orientation. Compensation / Benefitscompetitive compensation packagemedical benefitspaid vacation and holidays401K matching ResponsibilitiesIdentify and originate development opportunities for on-site energy infrastructure to support hyperscale data center loadsEvaluate capacity, energy, and ancillary service market fundamentals and develop market entry strategies aligned with ISO planning cyclesLead site selection and land control strategy; assess transmission constraints and nodal pricing dynamicsOversee environmental and permitting strategy with environmental leadership; manage interconnection application strategy with ISOs, utilities, and transmission ownersManage consultant teams (engineering, environmental, transmission) and develop integrated development schedules and budgetsIdentify and mitigate fatal flaw risks; drive projects toward financial close and construction readinessProvide executive-level reporting on pipeline status; present risk matrices and exposure analysis to leadershipAdvise on portfolio strategy and expansion regions; support evaluation of joint ventures and M&A opportunitiesOffice-based role with travel; operate in a fast-paced environment with shifting regulatory and market dynamics Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Energy Systems, or related field8+ years of experience in power project development within organized wholesale marketsExperience developing natural gas generation or utility-scale energy assetsProven ability to independently drive projects from early-stage to advanced developmentStrong commercial negotiation skillsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyStrategic thinker with market intuitionHigh ownership mindsetAbility to operate with limited directionInterconnection strategy coordination with ISOs, utilities, and transmission ownersEnvironmental and permitting strategyMarket fundamentals and nodal pricing dynamics