Copia Power
Energy
Sr.Manager,DataCenterDevelopment
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“Sr. Manager, Data Center Development at Copia Power. Skills: Data center development, Energy infrastructure, Project management, Utility coordination. Lead the development of large-scale AI and hyperscale. Advance projects from early-stage to late-stage development”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving abilities; Complex development challenges
25% travel, Work in office 3 days/week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8 to 10+ years of professional experience in data center or large-scale energy infrastructure project development, Knowledge of the energy project development lifecycle, Demonstrated successful large-scale complex project execution, Ability to lead cross-functional teams, Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, external stakeholders, and regulatory agencies, Excellent project management skills, Schedule and budget experience, Bachelor's degree in finance, engineering, environmental studies, renewable energy, project/construction management, or similar discipline, Proven experience with Microsoft Office, Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel, Ability to work in the Dana Point, CA, Lake Oswego, OR, Salt Lake City, UT, or Phoenix, AZ office, a minimum of 3 days per week, Ability to travel up to 25%, Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Nice to Have
Familiarity with utility coordination, interconnection processes, and/or transmission-level infrastructure (e.g., 230kV/500kV)
What You'll Do.
Lead the development of large-scale AI and hyperscale
Advance projects from early-stage to late-stage development
Manage commercial contracting
Drive and manage cross-functional teams
Advance projects through site selection
Advance projects through real estate
Advance projects through power and interconnection strategy
Advance projects through design
Advance projects through permitting
Advance projects through energy supply
Advance projects through utility agreements
Evaluate new sites and market opportunities
Assess infrastructure
Develop master plan layouts
Serve as the primary point of contact for
Facilitate project discretionary permitting
Develop permit strategy
Engage with regulators
Engage with external partners
Support negotiation of critical project agreements
Negotiate site control
Negotiate energy supply agreements
Negotiate interconnection agreements
Negotiate load agreements
Engage with utilities on interconnection
Engage with utilities on transmission
Engage with utilities on power delivery
Align with Copia’s internal generation strategy
Build partnerships with energy markets team
Build relationships with energy markets team
Accelerate load integration
Develop project budgets
Manage project budgets
Develop project schedules
Manage project schedules
Develop risk assessment
Manage risk assessment
Develop internal reporting
Manage internal reporting
Independently identify development challenges
Own development challenges
Drive resolution of development challenges
Maintain project momentum
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; External partners; Internal teams; Consultants; Regulators; Senior leadership; External stakeholders
Communication Scope
Verbal correspondence; Written correspondence
Process & Methodology
Schedule management, Budget management
Full Job Description
Copia Power (“Copia”) is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U. S. Copia is actively developing more than 15 GW of renewable energy generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load. Copia is backed by Carlyle, one of the world’s largest global investment firms. At Copia, we pride ourselves on a culture where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment, and we believe that achieving this goal requires not just hard work but also enjoying the journey. Our team thrives on connectivity, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Together, we combine passion and playfulness to drive progress and make a difference. Job Description: Copia is seeking a Sr. Manager, Data Center Development to drive development of our data center project portfolio from early-stage site identification through late-stage commercialization and handoff to construction. This role sits at the intersection of power and digital infrastructure, requiring creative solutions to deliver energy for large-scale AI and hyperscale data centers in constrained markets. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading site identification and evaluation, real estate, permitting and entitlements, power and interconnection strategy, utility engagement, and energy markets across projects typically ranging from 100MW to 300MW+ of load by phase. This role requires deep expertise in the development of large-scale data center or energy infrastructure projects, along with strong problem-solving, project management, and leadership skills to align cross-functional teams and external partners toward successful outcomes. The Sr. Manager, Data Center Development will report to the Senior Director, Digital Infrastructure, working closely with Copia’s cross-functional teams, including asset management, energy market
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