Power Project Development Manager(Energy & Infrastructure) at Quantica Infrastructure

<p><strong>Power Project Development Manager (Energy &amp; Infrastructure)</strong></p> <p><em>Full-Time or Contract</em></p> <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a Project Development Manager to lead the origination and development of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects across the US. This role is responsible for advancing projects from greenfield identification through early-stage development and into NTP readiness, with a focus on integrating power generation (solar, wind, BESS, natural gas) and large load infrastructure (e.g., data centers).</p> <p>The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of power markets, transmission systems, and land development, with the ability to identify and mature high-value opportunities in competitive ISOs/RTOs.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Project Origination &amp; Strategy</strong></p> <ul> <li>Identify and evaluate greenfield development opportunities using transmission analytics, market data, and land constraints</li> <li>Review and interpret transmission planning documents (e.g., IRPs, transmission expansion plans, interconnection queues, congestion studies) to validate project viability</li> <li>Develop and execute market entry and siting strategies across multiple regions</li> <li>Build pipelines of utility-scale and behind-the-meter opportunities, including co-located generation + load</li> </ul> <p><strong>Project Development Execution</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead projects from site control through permitting, interconnection, and commercial structuring</li> <li>Oversee:</li> <ul> <li>Land acquisition and lease negotiations</li> <li>Environmental and permitting processes</li> <li>Interconnection applications and queue strategy</li> <li>Early-stage engineering and site layout optimization</li> </ul> <li>Coordinate internal and external stakeholders including consultants, legal, land agents, and engineering teams</li> </ul> <p><strong>Commercial &amp; Technical Integration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support structuring of off take strategies (PPA, tolling, merchant, or hybrid models)</li> <li>Collaborate with engineering teams on generation + load integration (e.g., co-located data centers, hybrid plants)</li> <li>Evaluate project economics including LCOE, capacity value, and transmission costs</li> </ul> <p><strong>Stakeholder Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Interface with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, regulators, landowners, and local jurisdictions</li> <li>Support negotiations with:</li> <ul> <li>Utilities and transmission providers</li> <li>Large energy users (including data center customers)</li> <li>Joint venture or capital partners</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Pipeline Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain development budgets, schedules, and risk registers</li> <li>Track project milestones and advance projects toward NTP readiness</li> <li>Provide regular reporting to executive leadership</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <p><strong>Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>5–10+ years of experience in energy or infrastructure project development</li> <li>Proven track record advancing projects through early- to mid-stage development</li> <li>Experience in any of the following:</li> <ul> <li>Utility-scale solar, wind, or BESS</li> <li>Natural gas generation (CCGT, peaker, or CHP)</li> <li>Data center or large-load infrastructure development</li> </ul> <li>Experience developing projects in WECC, SPP, or ERCOT strongly preferred</li> </ul> <p><strong>Technical &amp; Market Knowledge</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of:</li> <ul> <li>Transmission systems and interconnection processes</li> <li>Power markets and congestion dynamics</li> <li>Site selection constraints (land, environmental, transmission access)</li> </ul> <li>Demonstrated experience reviewing:</li> <ul> <li>Transmission expansion plans</li> <li>Interconnection queue data</li> <li>Utility IRPs and market studies</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Commercial &amp; Execution Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience negotiating:</li> <ul> <li>Land agreements (leases, options, easements)</li> <li>Commercial agreements (PPAs, site agreements, JV structures)</li> </ul> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel under tight timelines</li> <li>Strong financial and analytical skills</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with co-located generation and large load (e.g., data centers)</li> <li>Familiarity with hybrid project configurations (solar + storage, gas + storage, etc.)</li> <li>Background in transmission-driven development strategy</li> <li>Existing relationships with utilities, ISOs, and key stakeholders in target markets</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, JD) is a plus</li> </ul> <p><em class="italic">Quantica Infrastructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.</em></p>