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We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Vice President of Development to lead project activities for digital infrastructure co-located with power generation (natural gas, SMRs, renewables, BESS), as well as standalone power generation and storage assets. This position takes projects from post-land acquisition/early-stage interconnection through to NTP, ensuring all permits, interconnection, natural gas supply, and other project details are completed. In addition to direct project responsibilities, the Vice President will be tasked with building and managing a small development team in top-tier markets.
- Lead mid-stage development of digital infrastructure and power projects—data centers, gas-fired generation, SMRs, utility-scale solar, BESS, and wind.
- Permitting, environmental surveys, tax abatements, interconnection study packages, and design coordination (to ~30%).
- Coordinate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs (ERCOT, SPP, MISO, PJM), and consultants to advance interconnection and permitting processes.
- Manage third-party consultants for technical inputs and site design.
- Ensure all project development steps are executed on schedule and align with transaction milestones for off-take or project sale.
- Serve as the primary development lead after land control through NTP.
- Support internal strategy discussions related to the procurement of SMR, gas turbines, solar panels, and natural gas supply.
- Build and lead a small, high-performing development team in strategic, top-tier markets.
Requirements:
- 10–15 years of mid-stage development experience, with exposure across the full lifecycle from land control to NTP.
- Experience developing utility-scale power projects—solar, gas, or data center-related preferred.
- Deep familiarity with permitting processes and interconnection studies.
- Direct experience working in ERCOT, MISO, SPP, and/or PJM markets is strongly preferred.
- Strong project management skills and ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Prior team-building or leadership experience is a plus.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, nimble environment with evolving priorities.
- Must be technology-agnostic—comfortable working on fossil fuel technologies, renewables, battery storage, and nuclear (SMRs).
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
