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# Manager, Data Center Development

- **Company:** Page Michael International Inc
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Centers, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.michaelpage.com/job-detail/manager-data-center-development/ref/jn-082026-7077114

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Finance, Sustainability, or a related field.
 * 3+ years of experience in renewable energy development, infrastructure development, real estate development, energy markets, utility-scale projects, or related sectors.
 * Experience supporting project development activities such as site diligence, permitting, land use, stakeholder engagement, interconnection, utility coordination, or commercial development.
 * Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
 * Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and related business tools.

## Description

The Manager, Data Center Development will support the development and commercialization of data center and large-load infrastructure opportunities across the U.S. This role will partner with development, engineering, interconnection, finance, legal, and M&A teams to evaluate sites, coordinate utility engagement, manage diligence activities, and advance projects through key development milestones.

 * Remote role with national impact
 * Data center + energy infrastructure, Strategic Partnerships & Commercial Development
 * Support the advancement of data center and large-load opportunities across multiple U.S. markets.
 * Assist in evaluating strategic partnerships, acquisition opportunities, and commercial structures.
 * Develop presentations, site marketing materials, and internal investment recommendations.
 * Support customer-facing and partner discussions related to infrastructure development opportunities.
 * Track market trends, utility developments, and emerging data center demand drivers.

Project Development & Site Evaluation

 * Evaluate potential sites based on power availability, infrastructure readiness, permitting considerations, land constraints, and overall project viability.
 * Coordinate due diligence activities including zoning, land use, environmental factors, utility service, and infrastructure assessments.
 * Support large-load application processes and utility engagement efforts.
 * Work closely with internal project development teams to advance opportunities through key development milestones.
 * Assist with land-related diligence, including leases, easements, purchase agreements, title, and survey reviews.

Cross-Functional Leadership

 * Collaborate with development, interconnection, engineering, permitting, finance, legal, commercial, and M&A teams.
 * Coordinate external consultants, utilities, landowners, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.


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