Senior Site Acquisition and Development Manager

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

📋 Description

• Technical due diligence — Supervise the processes for technical, environmental, grid, and permitting diligence related to new site acquisitions and project transactions.

• Coordination of external consultants — Oversee the engagement of engineering, environmental, legal, and commercial advisors during the diligence phases.

• Interface management — Work closely with internal project, engineering, and commercial teams to evaluate development risks and opportunities for value creation.

• Portfolio support — Ensure accurate and current site and pipeline status to assist the Head of Development North America in managing the portfolio, growth strategy, and capacity planning.

• Execution support — Aid in the preparation of transaction documentation, the closure process, and the transition to IREN's construction and delivery teams.

• Team collaboration — Collaborate with Project Development Managers and Associates on ongoing development sites, sharing diligence insights and best practices.

• Process improvement — Create best-practice frameworks for project diligence, permitting tracking, and handover documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in renewable energy, data center, or infrastructure project development, engineering advisory, or related technical due diligence.

• Knowledge of site acquisition due diligence, project feasibility assessments, and risk analysis across land, power, and permitting workstreams.

• Familiarity with land use entitlements, permitting processes, and grid/utility interconnection procedures.

• Strong stakeholder management abilities across internal technical teams, external consultants, and the wider Development team, including Directors, Project Development Managers, and Associates.

• Proficient in project planning tools and capable of handling multiple concurrent site diligence and transaction workstreams.

• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced growth environment with changing processes and priorities.

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, project management, or a related field.

🏝️ Benefits

• The IREN Package

• At IREN, we provide a highly competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to accumulate long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our comprehensive Total Rewards package, meticulously designed to enhance your health, well-being, and long-term success.

• Compensation

• Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and regional market data.

• The Total Compensation package may include both short-term and long-term incentives.

• Relocation assistance (as applicable and based on the successful candidate's circumstances).

• Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% paid by the company for employees, with 75% coverage for dependents.

• Company-paid life and disability insurance.

• Optional life, critical illness, and accident coverage available.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.

• Financial Well-Being

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

• Financial wellness tools and resources.

• Time Off & Flexibility

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Growth & Development

• Opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility.

• Training and personal development initiatives.

• Lifestyle & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities.