Senior Manager - Power, Infrastructure and Site Development; Data Centers - NY

Senior Manager - Power, Infrastructure and Site Development (Data Centers) - NY

We’re hiring a Senior Manager - Power, Infrastructure and Site Development (Data Centers) to support the growth of a portfolio of hyperscale and wholesale data center campuses across ERCOT and PJM
. This role owns the upstream development work required to secure sites, obtain entitlements, and get power delivered from utilities for large-scale data center developments in grid‑constrained markets.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who can work directly with utilities, ISOs, municipalities, and landowners to move complex sites from feasibility to construction‑ready.

• Own the process of getting power from utilities
  , from initial feasibility through executed service agreements and energization milestones
• Lead utility engagement to secure firm primary and redundant capacity, including substation strategy and interconnection coordination
• Manage power diligence across ERCOT and PJM, including capacity availability, delivery timelines, constraints, and queue positioning
• Coordinate utility‑driven upgrades, off‑site improvements, and long‑lead infrastructure required for power delivery
• Support on‑site generation, temporary power, and resilience strategies where grid delivery is constrained
• Drive zoning, land use approvals, and permitting for large data center campuses
• Coordinate environmental reviews and jurisdictional approvals
• Engage directly with local governments and agencies to maintain development schedules
• Support site selection and land diligence with a focus on power availability, scalability, and expansion potential
• Assist with site control, land agreements, and development rights
• Advance a pipeline of development‑ready sites aligned with customer demand and power deliverability

• Partner with design, construction, and operations teams to hand off construction‑ready, powered sites
• Support commercial teams with power, site readiness, and delivery inputs
• Manage external consultants, utilities, and stakeholders to reduce execution risk

• 5+ years of experience in data center development, infrastructure development, power, or large industrial projects
• Proven experience securing utility power for large‑load customers
• Direct experience working with utilities, ISOs, and regulators (ERCOT and/or PJM strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of data center power requirements, substation strategy, and utility service processes
• Experience with permitting, zoning, and entitlements for complex sites

• Hyperscale or wholesale data center experience
• Exposure to on‑site generation or energy resilience strategies
• Background in utilities, renewables, or grid infrastructure

If this role is of interest please reach out to Simon Howard ()