Development Project Manager - Data Center

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future-today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Basic Function

The Development Project Manger 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. The position will collaborate with the Data Center Construction, Development, Land & Real Estate, Community Development, Permitting, Engineering, and Capital Markets teams.

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.

Qualifications/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.
• 5-10 years of professional experience.
• 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 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.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

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! 

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.

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