Development Project Manager - Data Center
About The Position
SB Energy is a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, focused on delivering reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company. 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. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates large-scale energy and data center infrastructure projects across the United States, with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline. The company utilizes a strong culture of innovation and an AI-based digital platform to deliver local, reliable energy infrastructure matched to load. SB Energy is accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition.
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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the energy or data center industry preferred but not required.
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
- Engage 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
