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Development Manager

Houston, Texas Permanent USD115,000 - USD145,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Manager, Strategic Partnerships will support the growth of a rapidly expanding data center development portfolio, helping advance commercial and development initiatives from early-stage evaluation through execution. Working within the Strategic Partnerships and M&A team, this person will collaborate across development, engineering, legal, finance, and power markets to support site selection, diligence, customer engagement, related activities
  • Shape data center projects from strategy through execution.
  • Remote role driving growth in energy & digital infrastructure.

About Our Client

This established renewable energy developer owns and operates gigawatts of wind and solar projects across North America. With a strong track record of developing, owning, and managing utility-scale renewable assets, the organization is focused on driving innovation while creating long-term value through responsible energy infrastructure development.

Job Description

Data Center Strategy

  • Support execution of strategies to drive presence and opportunities in the growing data center market.
  • Monitor regulatory, policy, and commercial trends impacting data center load demand across multiple markets.
  • Track utility tariffs, rate structures, and load interconnection processes while working with utilities on co-location projects.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, consultants, and experts across origination, legal, interconnection, permitting, construction, government affairs, engineering, and finance.
  • Represent the organization at industry conferences, meetings, and site visits.



Data Center Development Support

  • Support advancement of data center development activities for existing energy and data center projects, as well as acquisition opportunities.
  • Manage large load application processes for projects across multiple U.S. markets.
  • Assist with site-level evaluation and diligence, including zoning, land use, environmental constraints, access, utilities, and infrastructure readiness.
  • Support land-related and due diligence activities, including reviewing purchase agreements, options, leases, easements, title, and survey in coordination with legal and real estate teams.
  • Partner with internal teams (energy development, power markets, engineering, interconnection, legal, finance, government affairs) to align development activities with transaction timelines and investment objectives.



Market & Portfolio Support

  • Help maintain an organized pipeline of data center opportunities under evaluation or advancement through Strategic Partnerships.
  • Contribute to the development of internal knowledge, templates, and best practices related to data center site development.
  • Support senior team members with market research related to data center development trends, siting requirements, and infrastructure considerations.

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.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Development Manager should have:

  • 3+ years of experience in real estate development, infrastructure development, or large-scale industrial/commercial projects.
  • Bachelor's degree required (real estate, engineering, planning, business, or related field preferred).
  • Working knowledge of the data center market, including client needs, site selection factors, energy procurement strategies, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting development activities such as site diligence, permitting, land use, or infrastructure coordination.
  • Experience working with cross-functional internal teams and external consultants.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20% as needed across U.S. markets.
  • Ability to walk undeveloped land and active project sites.
  • Alignment with company values and culture.



Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience with data center development (real estate, infrastructure, or power-related).
  • Experience supporting projects tied to M&A, joint ventures, or strategic partnerships.
  • Familiarity with power markets, utility coordination, or power-constrained site development.
  • Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and permitting environments.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary ranging from $115,000 to $145,000.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Bonus opportunities.
  • Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Jackson Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7077265

Job summary

Sector
Power & Energy
Sub Sector
Development Manager
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Houston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jackson Edwards
Job Reference
JN-082026-7077265
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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