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Giga Energy · 6 hours ago

Project Development Associate (Pre-Construction)

positionHouston
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

Giga Energy builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world, focusing on sectors like Crypto and Data Centers. As a Project Development Associate, you will support the scaling of new sites from concept to construction, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure projects are launched efficiently and on schedule.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Management

Responsibilities

Support permitting and design of data center sites, collaborating with designers to drive civil and electrical design for aggressive permitting timelines
Support land procurement, researching key site attributes and driving purchase recommendations
Support pre-construction planning, including drafting and maintaining schedules and budgets and tracking deliverables
Assist with project cost tracking and financial reporting to improve visibility, accuracy, and decision-making
Coordinate cross-functional communication between engineering, operations, and external partners to keep projects moving on schedule
Support project managers with documentation, regulatory requirements, scheduling updates, and site readiness tasks
Identify process gaps and contribute to building scalable operational systems for project development

Qualification

Project developmentOperations managementAnalytical skillsExcel proficiencyCommunication skills

Required

1+ years of experience in operations, project development, real estate development, construction, or a related field
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with vendors and internal teams

Preferred

Experience permitting and managing regulatory requirements
Experience with real estate investment and development
Familiarity with cost-tracking tools, project management software, or ERP systems
Background in energy, electrical infrastructure, modular construction, or related industries
Experience working at a fast-growing startup or similarly dynamic environment

Benefits

Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
401(k) with 4% employer match
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits
Monthly team onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate

Company

Giga Energy

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Energy Infrastructure to Power the Modern World
dateFounded in 2019
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.gigaenergy.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$3.4M
Key Investors
Magic Internet MoneyTen31
2022-03-01Seed· $2.3M
2021-08-01Pre Seed· $1.1M

Leadership Team

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Brent Whitehead
Co-Founder
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