Energy Infrastructure Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North America.

📋 Description

• Oversee the planning, design, permitting, and implementation of utility substations, behind-the-meter generation, and essential energy infrastructure for various projects.

• Supervise utilities, EPC contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers from the development phase through to commissioning and energization.

• Collaborate with Development and Energy Strategy teams to shift projects from utility negotiations and site assessments into the execution phase.

• Provide additional support for data center design coordination, ensuring that energy infrastructure aligns with customer needs and campus design milestones.

• Coordinate with Design, Construction, Procurement, and Development teams to define project scope, budgets, schedules, and execution strategies.

• Create and uphold integrated project schedules, manage critical path activities, and proactively address project risks.

• Administer project budgets, cost forecasts, change management, and executive reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

• Facilitate stakeholder coordination among internal teams, utilities, EPC partners, consultants, and external agencies.

• Direct the coordination of environmental, air, and utility permitting tasks essential for energy infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with development timelines and regulatory standards.

• Supervise the coordination of medium voltage infrastructure, utility connections, fuel systems, and other vital power infrastructure.

• Assist with commissioning, integrated systems testing, and energization efforts alongside Commissioning teams, utilities, and EPC partners.

• Collaborate with Operations during transition activities, offering technical assistance, documentation, and training to guarantee a smooth handover to long-term ownership.

• Cultivate and sustain strategic relationships with utilities, EPC firms, consultants, and key industry stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in delivering utility substations, behind-the-meter generation, or large-scale energy infrastructure projects.

• Strong comprehension of utility interconnections, power generation systems, and medium- and high-voltage infrastructure.

• Familiarity with environmental and air permitting processes related to power generation, energy infrastructure, or large industrial projects.

• Experience in managing large capital projects, including budget oversight, scheduling, cost forecasting, and risk management.

• Knowledge of EPC delivery models, commissioning, and operational turnover for critical infrastructure assets.

• Understanding of data center development, design coordination, and mission-critical environments.

• Experience in creating integrated project schedules and managing critical path tasks.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders across complex projects.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to support executive decision-making.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.