Utility Development Program Manager

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

www.primedatacenters.com

Summary: The Utility Development Program Manager will be responsible for the overall planning and execution of PDC utility capacity needs portfolio wide. This leader will ultimately be responsible for ensuring utility capacity is prepositioned and delivered at each campus to support data centers by leading execution of all substation and utility build projects. This role will interface and collaborate with many critical stakeholders, including but not limited to: energy leaders responsible for utility contracts and negotiations, operations leaders managing load growth projections, and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers.

Location: Onsite in office located in Denver, CO (RiNO District)
Reports to: VP, Product Development
Amount of Travel: Up to 60%


Responsibilities:

• Create and Implement strategy to ensure timely delivery of power delivery to development sites as needed to support existing and future leases
• Serve on the diligence team to advise and evaluate utility capacity feasibility of potential new sites
• Management of partners and consultants related to electrical substation design and construction
• Lead in standardization of utility substation design, including distribution feeds to multiple buildings
• Manage budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipment
• Develop transformer and equipment specifications
• Procure substation long lead equipment and transformers
• Procure and manage construction of multiple substation sites simultaneously
• Track and report on status and schedule of power delivery timelines

Skills and Qualifications (Minimum):

• Five or more years of medium/high voltage construction management
• Five or more years or more years experience running multiple projects at the same time or related professional experience
• Knowledge of substation industry partners and transformer manufacturers
• Bachelors degree in Electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
• Be able to travel up to 50% of the time or as needed to support projects
• Demonstrated experience working directly with executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization

Skills and Qualifications (Preferred):

• Ten plus years of electrical substation design or construction
• Experience as licensed electrician engineer with focus on MV / HV work
• Master Electrician is a plus
• Knowledge of U.S. utility providers substation design and construction standards
• Technical expertise in High and Medium Voltage Electrical Design
• Experience managing large portfolio of work

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset.
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to fast-paced environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high quality work in tight timeframes

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ($130K-$180K) and performance bonus program
• 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• New office located in the RiNo area
• Paid Time Off + Sick time

Prime Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.