Project Development Manager (Akron)

Project Development Manager – Large Scale Power Generation

Location: United States (flexible / hybrid with site travel)

Sector: Power Generation / Energy Infrastructure / IPP / EPC Development

Employment Type: Full-Time

Stage: Project Development → Financial Close → Execution Support

Project Value: Multi-Billion Dollar Programme

About the Opportunity

We are supporting the development of a major US power generation programme linked to next-generation AI and hyperscale data centre infrastructure.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth infrastructure platform at the front end of project delivery, shaping the development of large-scale thermal power generation assets from concept through to financial close and EPC transition.

We are seeking an experienced Project Development Manager with a strong background in utility-scale power generation and complex energy infrastructure development.

The Role

The Project Development Manager will lead and support the full development lifecycle of a major thermal power generation project, including feasibility, permitting, commercial structuring, stakeholder engagement and preparation for EPC execution.

This role sits at the intersection of commercial development, technical project definition and regulatory approval, requiring strong coordination across internal teams, external advisors, utilities and offtake counterparties.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping project configuration, securing approvals and enabling successful transition into construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development activities across early-stage and advanced-stage power generation projects
• Manage project feasibility studies, site selection and concept design development
• Coordinate permitting, environmental approvals and regulatory engagement
• Support commercial structuring, including offtake, fuel supply and interconnection arrangements
• Engage with utilities, grid operators and regulatory bodies
• Develop and maintain project financial models in collaboration with finance teams
• Support negotiation of key development agreements and contracts
• Coordinate technical advisors, consultants and engineering studies
• Assist in preparation of projects for EPC tendering and financial close
• Manage project schedules, development milestones and risk registers
• Support investor, partner and stakeholder engagement processes

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Construction Management or related discipline
• 8–15+ years’ experience in power generation, energy infrastructure or large-scale industrial project development
• Proven experience in project development for thermal power, gas generation or utility-scale energy assets
• Strong understanding of:
• Power project development lifecycle
• Permitting and environmental approval processes
• Grid interconnection and utility coordination
• Commercial structuring of energy projects
• Experience supporting or leading projects progressing to financial close
• Strong stakeholder management skills across technical, commercial and regulatory groups
• Experience working with utilities, IPPs, developers or EPC contractors

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to >500MW generation projects
• Experience in fast-growing infrastructure sectors such as AI data centres, LNG, or hyperscale industrial developments
• Familiarity with US power markets and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with project finance structures and investor engagement
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capability
• Prior involvement in EPC transition or project handover phases

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape a major next-generation energy infrastructure programme
• High-impact development role within a rapidly expanding sector
• Exposure to large-scale AI-driven power demand projects
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
• Long-term pipeline of development opportunities

Apply

To express interest or arrange a confidential discussion, please submit your CV highlighting relevant power generation project development experience and exposure to large-scale infrastructure programmes.