Data Center Development Manager

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking a Manager, Development to oversee the development of data center projects across the United States. The role will be based in Invenergy’s Chicago office.

You will lead development activities through various project stages, align initiatives with long-term strategy, and coordinate with landowners, customers, and officials. Strong budgeting, scheduling, and interconnection oversight are required.

Qualifications

• A BS or BA from an accredited college program.
• 6+ years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry or relevant work experience.
• A valid driver's license
• Travel as needed, anticipated 25% of the time
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of data center projects in the United States.
• Lead development activities in early, mid, and/or late stages of the project
• Align projects with long-term company strategy and initiatives
• Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance
• Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners.
• Coordinate landowner communication efforts.
• Take a lead role in obtaining certain local, state and/or federal permits
• Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders.
• Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
• Oversee project design.
• Assist project budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication

Scheduling & budgeting

Education

BS/BA degree

Business or Engineering degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Invenergy is seeking a Manager, Development to oversee the development of data center projects across the United States. The role will be based in Invenergy’s Chicago office.

You will lead development activities through various project stages, align initiatives with long-term strategy, and coordinate with landowners, customers, and officials. Strong budgeting, scheduling, and interconnection oversight are required.