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SB Energy · 21 hours ago

Development, Director (Data Centers)

SB Energy is a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares, focusing on providing reliable and affordable energy solutions. The Development, Director will lead project management and internal operations for large-scale AI data center and energy generation projects, ensuring successful transitions from development to construction.

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Responsibilities

Lead project management and internal operations during the late-stage development, pre-construction phase across SB Energy’s entire pipeline of GW-scale AI data center and energy generation projects, through financing and handover to construction
Orchestrate internal stakeholders (including development, procurement, construction, finance, engineering, interconnection, etc.) to deliver projects on schedule and on budget
Develop, track, oversee, manage, and report to executive management on the project plan-of-record, including basis of design, schedule, project costs, spend curve, revenue, project economics, and outstanding risks
Drive the “road to FNTP” process, including late-stage development deliverables, and transition to the Construction and Project Finance teams
Support projects through financing due-diligence efforts
Collaborate with the internal team and external consultant(s) to evaluate the project site, project design, technology options and procurement strategies
Manage the relationship with technical consultants, land experts and surveyors
Develop and manage project budgets and schedules and take a lead role in budget and forecast management, including coordinating project prioritization, and perform budget vs. actual analysis
Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams

Qualification

Data center experienceConstruction managementProject managementEnergy project developmentBudget managementMS Office proficiencyScheduling software expertiseCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCross-functional collaborationSelf-starterAttention to detail

Required

Data center experience required
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree
10+ years of professional work experience in related field
Minimum 8 years of project management, project development, construction management, and/or development operations experience in the data center or energy industries
Proven problem-solver with a track record of successfully getting projects to FNTP
Familiar with data center and energy project development deliverables, including site control, permitting, water, fiber, and grid interconnection
Highly organized with attention to detail, ensuring all project deliverables remain on track
Able to both drive process across functions and remain agile as project changes arise
Best-in-class in managing cross-functional stakeholders, schedule, and budget
Hands-on experience with the day-to-day management of projects and demonstrated track record of successfully planning and managing projects from start to finish
Self-starter with proven ability to lead diverse project teams across a large pipeline of projects
Strong verbal and written communications skills are essential
Experience and expertise with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), MS Project, P6, and other budgeting and schedule software tools

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support

Company

SB Energy

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SB Energy is a digital infrastructure and energy platform that develops, constructs, and operates energy and digital solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

SB Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (9)
2023 (4)
2022 (8)
2021 (3)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$4.03B
Key Investors
OpenAI,SoftBank GroupCalifornia Energy CommissionAres Management
2026-01-09Corporate Round· $1B
2025-10-16Grant· $25M
2023-11-30Debt Financing· $2.4B

Leadership Team

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Charles Monk
Senior Director, Capital Markets
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