Project Development Manager / Director – Powered Land for Data Centers The Role We are hiring a Project Development Manager or Director (level set by experience) to lead powered land projects for large-load data centers at a fast-growing developer. As a first mover in the space, the company has developed nearly 1 GW of powered land and has more than 5 GW of additional projects under development, co-locating data center load with renewable generation as well as standalone and behind-the-meter sites. This is a hands-on, generalist role on a lean development team, where you’ll own projects end to end and personally drive land, interconnection, diligence, and deal execution. You’ll work closely with the executive team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. What You’ll Do Own projects end to end, from site identification and origination through pre-construction and sale Drive land control, including lease negotiation, landowner relationships, surveys, title, and unencumbering Lead interconnection and utility coordination for large-load facilities Translate study results and constraints into siting and commercial decisions Lead technical, financial, permitting, environmental, and real estate diligence Manage data rooms, issue lists, and project tracking to keep stakeholders aligned Support transactions and RFP processes with data center developers Partner closely with leadership, the land team, counsel, and engineering consultants What Success Looks Like Personally run the critical path on multiple live projects at once Move sites quickly from origination to a sale-ready, powered position Build strong relationships with landowners, utilities, IPP partners, and county officials Contribute to the next phase of growth as the company scales its multi-GW pipeline What We’re Looking For 5+ years (Manager) or 8+ years (Director) of utility-scale solar, storage, or data center development experience Proven track record of taking projects from greenfield through pre-construction or NTP Development experience in ERCOT, with current knowledge of large-load interconnection and batch study processes strongly preferred Generalist background spanning land, interconnection, permitting, and diligence Land experience (title, easements, rights-of-way, mineral rights) is a plus Exposure to project sales, M&A, or transaction processes is a plus Thrives in a direct, high-feedback culture and is comfortable with ambiguity Fully remote within the U.S., with travel to project sites Interested, or know someone who could be a strong fit? Get in touch with me directly for a confidential conversation.