Pkaza - Critical Facilities Recruiting · 6 hours ago
Utility Power Procurement Manager – Data Center Development
Dallas, TX, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPkaza is a critical facilities recruiting company specializing in mission-critical data center solutions. They are seeking a Utility Power Procurement Manager to lead energy and sustainability infrastructure development for data centers, focusing on securing utility agreements and optimizing energy strategies.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead the process to obtain and secure Power / Energy Utility agreements
Develop strategies in energy markets to identify cost savings opportunities for new and existing data center sites
Evaluate power generation makeup in relevant markets, and understanding regional renewable options for utility companies in regional markets
Manage energy projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met, delivering against cost savings goals
Execute electrical supply contracts with Utilities by getting quotes and structure contracts that reduce cost, minimize risk, and leverage opportunities for the organization
Evaluate multiple markets and specific sites and their associated power networks and utilities to identify opportunities and challenges in power procurement
Maintain and track all power contracts and status for all Data Center Development projects
Work alongside the real estate, procurement, development, and project management teams to help with site selection/evaluation, project budgeting, and timeline estimates for new data center and data center expansion projects
Work collaboratively with land acquisition team during the due-diligence phase to validate the availability and feasibility of utility capacity
Drive analysis of multiple markets and sites, to assist with business and investment decisions
Review of regulatory environments and possible solutions
Build relationships with industry stakeholders, such as utilities, regional power planning agencies, renewable project developers, project investors, and renewable OEMs
Support the PreConstruction and Construction Management process through the execution of the MV/HV utility supply
Provide support to Construction Team from handover-of-utility-for-construction through commissioning / power-on across company's portfolio of projects
Act as Subject Matter Expert on any current or upcoming utility legislation
Develop familiarity with rate structures in each relevant geography and maintain models for expected power rate structures
Qualification
Required
BA / BS in Economics / Engineering / Business a Plus
3 to 7 + years of experience in utility / energy industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively respond, verbally or in writing, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints; strong attention to detail
Prioritize and manage multiple projects with minimal direction
Expert application software skills including MS Word, MS Excel, AutoCAD, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat
Experience working with Utility Companies to establish Contracts; structuring and negotiating utility connection agreements in multiple markets with a variety of utilities
Experience working in a utilities or large power consumer company
Data Center Experience with Colo or Hyperscale a must
Understand renewable energy procurement options
Preferred
Previous experience in energy markets, energy trading, power contract negotiations, energy regulations, renewable development, or energy generation technologies a huge plus
Previous experience evaluating new energy markets, utility tariffs, policies, power contracts, or evaluating new energy sourcing opportunities and technologies with renewable credit programs, renewable project development, power forecasting and scheduling, portfolio management theory, advanced energy storage, or alternative energy resources
Understand renewable energy procurement options and how to apply them in different markets throughout NA
Benefits
Medical insurance
A 401(k) plan
Company
Pkaza - Critical Facilities Recruiting
Pkaza LLC dba Pkaza - Critical Facilities Recruiting is a Niche Staffing Solutions Firm that specializes in Critical Facilities / Data Center Recruitment.
Founded in 2006Matthews, North Carolina, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase