Manager, Data Center Development & Strategic Partnerships

Data Center Development Manager

Our client is a well-capitalized renewable energy developer, owner, and operator expanding its presence in the rapidly growing digital infrastructure market. By leveraging deep expertise in renewable energy, power markets, transmission, and infrastructure development, the company is pursuing data center and large-load opportunities across key U.S. markets.

Evaluate and advance data center development opportunities across multiple U.S. markets.

• Lead or support site selection activities, including assessment of power availability, utility infrastructure, fiber connectivity, water access, zoning, and land-use considerations.
• Coordinate development activities through key milestones, including permitting, diligence, utility engagement, and site control.
• Support large-load and utility application processes.
• Evaluate infrastructure readiness, transmission constraints, and grid access requirements.

Review potential development sites and conduct due diligence.

• Support land acquisition efforts, including leases, easements, purchase agreements, title review, and survey evaluation.
• Assess environmental, regulatory, permitting, and community-related risks.
• Coordinate with internal real estate teams and external consultants.

Work closely with utilities, transmission providers, consultants, and interconnection teams.

• Evaluate utility service options, rate structures, infrastructure requirements, and power delivery strategies.
• Support renewable energy procurement and co-location opportunities.
• Track regulatory and market developments impacting large-load infrastructure projects.

Support partnerships with developers, utilities, infrastructure providers, landowners, and other stakeholders.

• Participate in project acquisition and development partnership evaluations.
• Develop presentations, investment recommendations, and commercial materials for leadership and external partners.
• Assist with M&A diligence activities and transaction support.

Coordinate project activities across development, engineering, permitting, legal, finance, power markets, and construction teams.

• Manage consultant workstreams and external stakeholders.
• Present project updates and recommendations to internal leadership.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

A successful Manager, Data Center Development & Strategic Partnerships should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Real Estate, Business, Finance, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Data center development, Renewable energy development, Infrastructure development, Real estate development, Utility or transmission development.
• Experience supporting site selection, permitting, land use, infrastructure planning, or project development activities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $200,000 USD.

Fully remote work environment

Exposure to high-growth data center and AI-driven infrastructure markets

Opportunity to work across development, commercial strategy, power markets, and M&A

Significant visibility with executive leadership

Competitive compensation and bonus program

Strong long-term career growth potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Interested? Apply today.

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