Project Development Director

Satoshi Energy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401k

Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Satoshi Energy in Washington, DC, is looking for a Project Development Director to oversee data center projects from concept to commercial operation. This key role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a focus on managing stakeholder relationships and driving project success.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in data center or renewable energy development, a strong understanding of project management, and exceptional communication skills. Join our team and contribute to our mission of energy innovation while enjoying flexible benefits and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data center or renewable development with project ownership.
• Experience managing and developing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of data center design and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Drive data center development projects from site identification to operation.
• Mentor project managers and develop team capabilities.
• Manage relationships with customers, utilities, and consultants.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Renewable energy knowledge

Team development and mentoring

Negotiation

Job description

Company Satoshi Energy is at the forefront of energy innovation, championing the colocation of AI and bitcoin data centers with renewable energy assets. As the first mover in 2018, we have developed nearly 500 MW of data centers in ERCOT, with an additional 5 GWs of data center projects under development.

The Role

Our team brings deep expertise across electric power markets, project development, and software development, positioning us as trusted experts in this rapidly evolving market. We are seeking a Project Development Director to drive our Powered Land Development projects from concept through commercial operation, owning project execution, managing key stakeholder relationships, and contributing to strategic growth. This role is ideal for an experienced development professional who combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and thrives in high‑growth startup environments. You'll own a portfolio of projects, driving timelines, managing external partners, and ensuring successful delivery. You'll work closely with senior leadership to shape development strategy while maintaining deep involvement in day‑to‑day project execution. You'll manage relationships with data center operators, utilities, energy partners, and consultants, and play a key role in building scalable processes as we grow.

Your Day‑to‑Day

• End‑to‑End Project Execution: You will drive data center development projects from site identification through commercial operation, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery while maintaining quality standards. You will manage critical paths, remove blockers, and coordinate seamlessly across development stages.
• Team Development: You will mentor and develop project managers and junior team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. You will help scale team capabilities, provide coaching and feedback, and contribute to hiring efforts as the organization grows.
• Stakeholder Management: You will cultivate and manage relationships with data center customers, utilities, landowners, consultants, and engineering firms. You will navigate complex negotiations, develop strong partnerships, and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strategic Contribution: You will contribute to business development efforts, including evaluating new opportunities, conducting feasibility assessments, and translating technical constraints into commercial decisions. You will work with sales and leadership to qualify prospects and structure deals.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: You will collaborate closely with our CEO, COO, engineering, sales, and operations teams to align on priorities, resolve challenges, and drive projects forward. Your ability to bridge technical execution with business strategy will be essential.
• Process Development: You will help build and refine development processes, templates, and best practices as the organization scales, contributing to operational excellence across the team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in data center or renewable development, with demonstrated ownership of projects from early‑stage through commercial operation.
• Experience managing, mentoring, and developing team members with a track record of scaling teams and processes.
• Strong understanding of data center design, construction, power requirements, and operational needs across various use cases (hyperscale, colocation, edge, HPC/AI).
• Demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholder relationships including enterprise customers, utilities, engineering firms, and landowners.
• Strong knowledge of power infrastructure, interconnection processes, utility coordination, and electrical systems for large load facilities.
• Experience with land acquisition, permitting, environmental review, and securing project entitlements.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Self‑starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑growth startup environments.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, building processes from scratch, and adapting quickly to changing priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with colocated data center and renewable energy projects.
• Background in energy markets, power procurement, or renewable energy development.
• Experience working at a high‑growth startup or scaling operations.
• Established network within the IPP and data center industries.
• Previous experience in multiple geographic markets and regulatory environments, including ERCOT.

Company Culture

• We are free thinkers, we believe in meritocracy, we challenge assumptions meticulously, and we don’t get overly emotional if we’re wrong.
• We believe in providing freedom and responsibility to foster a growth culture based on trust, transparency, and teamwork.
• We encourage each other to seek discipline and focus in all parts of life, so that we can always perform at our best on the job.
• We are a distributed team on a mission to build decentralized global power markets.

Benefits

• Bonus plan, 401k, and equity participation.
• Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Phone and Internet stipend.
• Home office stipend.
• Flexible PTO.
• Company gatherings in fun places - the best of being fully remote while still coming together regularly!
• Benefits vary for international applicants.