Project Manager, Site Development - Power Generation

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Piketon, OH, USA
Hybrid
140K-165K Annually
Mid level
Energy
The Role
Leads site development for a gas generation project supporting a technology campus. Responsibilities include managing land, permitting, interconnection, engineering, financing, site control, stakeholder engagement, contracts, budgets, schedules, forecasts, and project deliverables. The role collaborates with internal teams, consultants, regulators, and local stakeholders while supporting project agreements, reporting, and task-order management. The position is based on-site in Piketon, Ohio, with up to 25% domestic travel.
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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 Project Manager, Site Development 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.
  • 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 or Northern Kentucky 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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 4+ years of experience in project development, project management, environmental or permitting work, land acquisition, or a related field
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations, governmental rules, and market trends impacting project development in Ohio
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
  • Experience with Microsoft Project and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Experience in the energy or data center industry
  • Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated tenacity
  • Strong ownership of individual contributions and team success
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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
200 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

SoftBank Group Chairman Masayoshi Son started SB Energy to deploy renewable energy at the scale required to combat climate change. Today, SB Energy is a leading Climate Infrastructure and Technology Platform headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and backed by SoftBank Group Corp and funds managed by the Infrastructure and Power strategy of Ares Management Corporation. SB Energy develops, constructs, and owns and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States. Our experienced team and deep partnerships across development, financing, construction, and operations bring strong execution and innovation to each of our projects and have enabled SB Energy to rapidly scale. What makes SB Energy Unique? The combination of (1) Operating Assets, (2) Large and Growing Pipeline, (3) Investments in AI and Technology, and (4) Amazing Culture and Team. In less than three years, SB Energy finished development, financed, and commissioned 1.3GW of solar projects across California and Texas, with an additional 0.4GW expected on-line the first half of 2022. These projects have created 10,000+ direct and indirect jobs and will power 330,000+ homes when all 1.7GW is complete. SB Energy has also built a large development pipeline of solar and energy storage, enabling us to provide our customers with flexible renewable generation at scale. SB Energy deploys and invests in new technologies to make renewable energy more reliable and accessible, from our AI and digital capabilities to long-duration energy storage, such as iron-based battery company ESS, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (www.essinc.com) SB Energy is committed to helping build strong, diverse, and inclusive teams and communities. Interested in working with a world-leading company building the renewable energy future? We look forward to connecting with you.

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