Giga Energy · 2 months ago
Project Development Associate
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expGiga Energy builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world. As a Project Development Associate, you will play a critical role in helping Giga scale new sites from concept to construction, working cross-functionally to support vendor sourcing and ensure projects launch efficiently.
Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Management
Responsibilities
Support permitting and design of data center sites, collaborating with designers to drive civil and electrical design for aggressive permitting timelines
Support land procurement, researching key site attributes and driving purchase recommendations
Support vendor procurement across construction, site operations, and related project functions, including coordinating bids, managing vendor documentation, and tracking deliverables
Assist with project cost tracking and financial reporting to improve visibility, accuracy, and decision-making
Help maintain IT workflows and systems used for project development, including documentation management tools, cost-tracking platforms, and internal databases
Coordinate cross-functional communication between engineering, operations, and external partners to keep projects moving on schedule
Support project managers with documentation, regulatory requirements, scheduling updates, and site readiness tasks
Identify process gaps and contribute to building scalable operational systems for project development
Qualification
Required
1+ years of experience in operations, project development, construction, or a related field
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with vendors and internal teams
Preferred
Experience supporting construction procurement or vendor management
Familiarity with cost-tracking tools, project management software, or ERP systems
Background in energy, electrical infrastructure, modular construction, or related industries
Experience working at a fast-growing startup or similarly dynamic environment
Experience with IT systems, digital workflows, or basic technical troubleshooting
Benefits
Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
401(k) with 4% employer match
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits
Monthly team onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate
Company
Giga Energy
Energy Infrastructure to Power the Modern World
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.4MKey Investors
Magic Internet MoneyTen31
2022-03-01Seed· $2.3M
2021-08-01Pre Seed· $1.1M
Leadership Team
Brent Whitehead
Co-Founder
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