Senior Project Manager - Onsite Power Delivery

Socket.dev; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health benefits

401(k) company contribution

Unlimited PTO

Transit pass or parking reimbursement

Job summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure seeks a Project Manager – Onsite Power Delivery to lead end-to-end planning and delivery of on-site behind-the-meter power infrastructure for large-scale data center developments. You will oversee microgrid plants, gas turbines, generators, BESS, and related electrical works from design through energization.

The PM will coordinate with hyperscale customers, engineering teams, and contractors to ensure safe, on-schedule, and on-budget delivery, while addressing

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• PMP or PE certifications preferred but not required.
• Experience with onsite microgrid power solutions and HV systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of all power infrastructure scopes for onsite microgrid delivery.
• Coordinate AHJs and permitting authorities.
• Manage budgets, bid packages, and contract negotiations.
• Track long-lead equipment procurement and change orders.
• Review design documents for constructability and energization plans.
• Ensure safety standards and compliance with electrical codes.
• Provide data-driven updates on milestones, cost exposure, and risks.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Contract management

Leadership

Vendor coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Construction Management or related field

Tools

PMP/PE certification

Job description

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Project Manager – Onsite Power Delivery to lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of on-site behind-the-meter (BTM) power infrastructure supporting large-scale data center developments across Rowan Digital Infrastructure’s growing portfolio.

This role oversees the delivery of the onsite microgrid power plants that support our data center campuses using combinations of gas fired turbines, reciprocal generators, BESS solutions, as well as the related electrical infrastructure from early design through commissioning and energization.

The Project Manager (PM) – Onsite Power Delivery role serves as the primary point of integration between our hyperscale customers, Rowan’s commercial and energy teams, as well as our engineering, equipment, construction contractors, commissioning partners and ultimately Rowan operations. The PM will ensure power infrastructure is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with long-term operational requirements. This role proactively manages technical risk, long-lead equipment strategy, permitting, and interconnection milestones to protect overall project delivery.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% for company gatherings and to project sites

Location: Denver, Colorado (3-day hybrid in-office role)

Compensation: $150k- $180K (Offers bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead planning and execution of all power infrastructure scopes including:
• Onsite Microgrid delivery
• Substations (AIS/GIS)
• Medium- and high-voltage distribution
• Switchgear and protection systems
• Develop and manage project schedules aligned with overall campus milestones
• Ensure coordination between power engineering, civil, structural, and MEP scopes impacting power delivery
• Drive early risk identification and mitigation planning

Utility & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with AHJs and permitting authorities
• Partner with internal development, procurement, finance, and operations teams to align infrastructure delivery with customer capacity commitments

Cost & Contract Management

• Develop and manage power delivery infrastructure budgets
• Oversee bid packages, contractor selection, and contract negotiations
• Track and manage change orders specific to electrical and utility scopes
• Monitor long-lead equipment procurement (transformers, switchgear, breakers, generators)
• Forecast cost risk tied to material pricing and supply chain constraints

Technical Oversight

• Review design documents for constructability, phasing strategy, and operational resilience
• Validate redundancy, resiliency, and scalability requirements
• Ensure protection studies, arc flash analysis, and commissioning plans are incorporated
• Coordinate factory witness testing and on-site commissioning activities
• Schedule & Risk Management
• Develop detailed energization milestone plans

Identify schedule risk tied to:

• Power engineering and delivery
• Equipment manufacturing
• Mitigation planning for long-lead items and grid constraints
• Provide clear reporting on power readiness status to executive leadership

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to high-voltage safety protocols
• Oversee compliance with utility standards and electrical codes
• Support development of energization procedures and turnover documentation

Reporting & Executive Communication

• Provide concise, data-driven updates on:
• Power capacity milestones
• Cost exposure
• Delivery risk
• Long-lead equipment tracking
• Elevate issues early with recommended solutions

Education, Skills, and Experience

• 5–10+ years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure or electrical construction projects including significant experience with the engineering, procurement and construction delivery of onsite, behind-the-meter microgrid power solutions, including the use of natural gas and renewables
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PE (Professional Engineer) preferred but not required
• Additional training or certifications related to high-voltage systems or power systems considered a plus
• Experience delivering medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, substations, or utility interconnections
• Experience working on data centers, mission-critical facilities, energy infrastructure, or large industrial projects preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, consultants, and utility providers.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement, and change orders.
• Experience coordinating long-lead electrical equipment procurement (transformers, switchgear, generators)
• Familiarity with commissioning and energization processes for electrical infrastructure

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.