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Development Sr Associate Manager

SB Energy
Denver, United States
Full Time
Posted January 22, 2026
$110k - $170k
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Job Description

The Development Project Manager Sr Associate will oversee the project management and operations during the development phase of large-scale AI data center and energy generation projects, ensuring successful transition from origination to financing and construction while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project budgets and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead project management and operations during the development phase of large-scale energy and data center projects from origination to financing and handover to construction.
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on budget and on schedule.
  • Develop, track, and report on project plans, including design basis, schedule, costs, revenue, and risks to executive management.
  • Drive the process to achieve Final Notice to Proceed (FNTP), including stage gates and transition to construction and finance teams.
  • Lead projects through financing due-diligence efforts and evaluate site, design, technology options, and procurement strategies.
  • Manage relationships with technical consultants, land experts, and surveyors.
  • Develop and manage project budgets and schedules, including budget forecasting and variance analysis.
  • Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • 7 years of professional work experience.
  • Minimum 4 years of project management, project development, construction management, and or development operations experience in the data center or energy industries.
  • Proven problem-solver with a track record of successfully getting projects to Final Notice to Proceed (FNTP).
  • Familiar with data center and energy project development deliverables, including site control, permitting, water, fiber, and grid interconnection.
  • Highly organized with attention to detail, ensuring all project deliverables remain on track.
  • Able to both drive process across functions and remain agile as project changes arise.
  • Best-in-class in managing the project budget, schedule, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Hands-on experience with the day-to-day management of projects and demonstrated track record of successfully planning and managing projects from start to finish.
  • Self-starter with proven ability to lead diverse project teams across a large pipeline of projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Experience and expertise with MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, P6, and other budgeting and schedule software tools.
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 30%.

Benefits & Perks

Base Pay - 110,000 - 170,000
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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