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Development, Director Data Centers

SB Energy
Denver, California
Full Time
Posted February 18, 2026
$190k - $220k
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Job Description

The Development Director leads project management and internal operations during the late-stage development and pre-construction phases of large-scale AI data center and energy projects, overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and transitioned successfully to construction and financing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead project management and internal operations during late-stage development and pre-construction of large-scale energy and data center projects.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
  • Develop, track, and report on project plans, including design basis, schedule, costs, revenue, and risks.
  • Drive the process to obtain Final Notice to Proceed (FNTP) and transition projects to construction and finance teams.
  • Support project financing efforts through due diligence and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Evaluate project sites, designs, technology options, and procurement strategies with internal teams and external consultants.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and perform budget vs. actual analysis.
  • Provide leadership and direction to project teams across multiple projects.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • 10 years of professional work experience in the energy or data center industries.
  • Minimum of 8 years of project management, project development, construction management, and/or development operations experience in the data center or energy industries.
  • Proven track record of successfully getting projects to final notice-to-proceed (FNTP).
  • Experience with data center and energy project development deliverables, including site control, permitting, water, fiber, and grid interconnection.
  • Hands-on experience with the day-to-day management of projects and demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects from start to finish.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience and expertise with MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, P6, and other budgeting and scheduling software tools.
  • Ability to develop, track, oversee, manage, and report on project plans, including basis of design, schedule, project costs, spend curve, revenue, project economics, and outstanding risks.
  • Ability to develop and manage project budgets and schedules, including performing budget vs. actual analysis and coordinating project prioritization.
  • Highly organized with attention to detail to ensure all project deliverables remain on track.
  • Ability to drive process across functions and remain agile as project changes arise.
  • Experience collaborating with internal teams and external consultants to evaluate project site, design, technology options, and procurement strategies.
  • Ability to manage relationships with technical consultants, land experts, and surveyors.
  • Experience supporting projects through financing due-diligence efforts.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 30%.
  • Experience with data center project development deliverables such as site control, permitting, water, fiber, and grid interconnection.

Benefits & Perks

Base Pay - 190,000 - 220,000
Discretionary annual bonus
Long-term incentive plan
100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision for employees and dependents
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit
Parking with company contributions
Flexible Work Arrangements (Hybrid Office Setup)
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet Data
Optional Legal Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support

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