Manager, Data Center Development

invenergyllc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC in Chicago is seeking a Manager, Data Center Development to oversee US-based data center projects from early to late stages. The role is based in the Chicago office with a hybrid schedule (in-office Mon–Thu, remote Fridays when feasible).

The candidate will lead development activities, align projects with strategy, identify market prospects, secure site control, obtain permits, and coordinate with landowners and stakeholders while managing budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• BS/BA from accredited college program.
• 6+ years in renewable energy or related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Travel up to 25%.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of data center projects in the United States.
• Lead development activities across early, mid, and late stages.
• Align projects with long-term company strategy and initiatives.
• Identify development prospects, market assessments and site reconnaissance.
• Secure site control including leases and landowner agreements.
• Coordinate landowner communication efforts.
• Lead in obtaining local, state and federal permits.
• Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, officials and stakeholders.
• Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
• Oversee project design and feasibility.
• Assist project budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage tasks per budgets and schedules with internal/external support.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

Networking

Accounting skills

Education

BS/BA in related field

Engineering background

MBA preferred

Job description

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview

As a Manager, Data Center Development, you will manage the development of data center projects across the US. The position will be at Invenergy's Chicago office.

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.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business or Engineer, Master's Degree or MBA is a plus
• Ability to manage the development and strategic process for BESS, wind and/or solar energy projects.
• Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills.
• Strong public speaking and personal skills.
• Ability to write effective, concise reports.
• Familiarity with solar project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.
• Several years of experience in similar role preferred.

Base Pay

$118,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 25% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.