Project Manager, Site Development - Powered Land

NextGenEnergyJobs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-Paid Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Holidays

Parental Leave (12 weeks)

Job summary

SB Energy seeks a Project Manager, Site Development for the Powered Land program at the PORTS-Pike Technology Campus. The role leads development efforts, coordinating land, permits, interconnection, engineering, and financing workstreams while partnering with internal teams and external consultants.

The position emphasizes on-site leadership, stakeholder engagement, and budget/schedule tracking for large-scale infrastructure projects, with travel up to 25% and base pay described in the listing.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills are required.
• Experience in project development, project management, environmental/permitting or related field is valued.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel), MS Project and PowerPoint is expected.

Responsibilities

• Project manage development-phase deliverables including cross-functional land, permitting, interconnection, engineering, and financing workstreams.
• Lead on-the-ground project development activities.
• Support the Project Development Regional Director through all aspects of project development including securing site control, waivers, easements, rights-of-ways, title, wetlands delineations, and permits.
• Prepare presentation materials and timely reports on project development status for senior management.
• Support the negotiation of critical project agreements and review contracts such as interconnection agreements, PPAs, EPCs, and track deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

MS Project

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Manager, Site Development - Powered Land

The Project Manager, Site Development position will be the local site development lead for the gas generation project supporting the PORTS-Pike Technology Campus The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of project development for the gas generation projects powering the campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Project manage development-phase deliverables including cross-functional land, permitting, interconnection, engineering, and financing workstreams
• Lead on-the-ground project development activities.
• Support the Project Development Regional Director through all aspects of project development including: Securing site control, mineral surface waivers, easements, right-of-ways, and title; Securing wetlands delineations, project permits Engaging local project stakeholders
• Prepare presentation materials and timely reports on project development status for senior management
• Support the negotiation of critical project agreements
• Review contracts including interconnection agreements, PPA’s, EPC contracts etc. and track deadlines for internal project deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal team and external consultant(s) to evaluate the project site, project design, project schedule, and execution strategies.
• Support the Projects Director in developing and tracking project budgets, schedules, and forecast management, including coordinating project prioritization.
• Interface with local project stakeholders on development items
• Manage task orders in support of the Powered Land Projects team.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related field
• A strong drive to shape and deliver transformative, large-scale infrastructure
• Demonstrated tenacity and problem-solving skills
• 4+ years of experience in project development, project management, environmental/permitting or related field, land acquisition or related field.
• Experience in the energy or data center industry preferred but not required.
• Some knowledge of environmental regulations, governmental rules and market trends that impact the project development Ohio.
• Strong desire to learn and leverage existing experience to support the Development function for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience with MS Office (word, excel), MS Project, and PowerPoint.
• Expert communication, analytical, and organization skills.
• Strong sense of ownership over individual contributions and team success.
• Location: Ohio or Northern Kentucky preferred. On-site at the PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Piketon, OH.
• Travel : The position requires up to 25% domestic travel.
• Base Pay - $140,000-$165,000
• The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. The compensation range provided reflects base pay. Total rewards may also include performance-based bonuses, equity grants, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.
• At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support
• At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
• To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com .