Head of Project Development Management

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
Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood
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
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. 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
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
We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

The Director of Project Development will lead the strategy, origination, and
execution of large-scale energy infrastructure projects across the U.focus on natural gas, power generation, and data center-related energy
This role is responsible for advancing projects from early-stage
origination through financial close and notice-to-proceed (NTP), while driving
cross-functional alignment and external partnerships.

development pipeline, evaluating new market opportunities, and ensuring
successful project execution in increasingly complex regulatory and commercial
Lead and oversee the full lifecycle development of large-scale energy
infrastructure projects—including natural gas-fired generation,
pipeline/interconnect infrastructure, renewable energy, and data center
Own development strategy and pipeline growth, identifying and executing on
greenfield and acquisition opportunities across target U.Direct due diligence efforts on project and portfolio acquisitions, assessing
commercial, technical, regulatory, and environmental risks and opportunities.
* Structure and negotiate complex transactions, including joint ventures,
co-development agreements, and strategic partnerships to expand the
development portfolio.
* Provide executive oversight of project financials, including pro forma
modeling, capital structuring, and investment committee materials.

• Lead negotiation of key commercial agreements
• Drive projects through financing and investment approvals, partnering closely

with Capital Markets and external financing partners.
* Oversee permitting and regulatory strategy, ensuring compliance with federal,
state, and local requirements, particularly as they relate to natural gas
Construction, and external consultants to optimize project design, technology
Manage senior stakeholder relationships, including utilities, ISOs/RTOs,
regulators, landowners, and joint venture partners.
* Establish and enforce development best practices, including governance, risk
management, budgeting, and scheduling across multiple concurrent projects.
* Mentor and develop a high-performing development team, providing strategic
direction, coaching, and performance oversight.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field (MBA
10+ years of experience in project development within the energy and
infrastructure sector, with significant exposure to natural gas, thermal
Proven track record of successfully advancing large-scale projects to
financial close and NTP.
* Deep understanding of natural gas markets, including gas supply,
transportation, storage, and integration with power generation assets.
* Strong experience with project structuring and commercial negotiations,
including PPAs, gas agreements, EPC contracts, and joint ventures.
* Expertise in project permitting, environmental compliance, and regulatory
processes, particularly for natural gas and power infrastructure.
* Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and
multiple complex projects simultaneously.
* Strong financial acumen, including experience overseeing project pro formas
Experience with land acquisition, real estate agreements, title review, and
ALTA surveys.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability
Proficiency with standard business and project management tools (Excel,
PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.).

The position requires up to 30% domestic travel.

compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus, a long-term incentive
plan aligned with our ownership mindset, and a market leading comprehensive
Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit &

Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits

• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• 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
mentorship programs and workforce training. vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status,