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Switch · 11 hours ago

Utility Development Project Manager

LV Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Switch is a company that designs, builds, and operates data centers, focusing on revolutionary innovation and operational excellence. The Utility Development Project Manager will be responsible for managing project due diligence, construction, and operational processes related to utility infrastructure, while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of energy services.

Information Technology & Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contract Implementation - Gather input from all departments to sign off for all contracts related to energy services, including agreements with source electric utilities. This role, in coordination with the Energy Team, has direct contact with electric source utilities and communication between utilities and internal Switch stakeholders (Legal, Leadership, etc.)

Contract Management - Review and provide legal comparisons and redlines for outside counsel, the SVP of Energy and Sustainability, the Power Team, the Development Team and Construction Team, as necessary. Additionally, you will manage the calendar review of contracts with all teams and the utility, track contract timelines, and work with construction development to create a delivery timeline as per the contract

Power Capacity Studies - Oversee the study process until final submission, ensuring approval from the Power, Construction, and Development Teams. Lead data gathering for capacity studies for source utilities at existing Switch campuses and conceptual projects as directed by the Energy and Sustainability Leads direction. You will also be responsible to track the timeline for completion, follow up with the utility as needed, process all associated payments, and schedule all required team reviews upon receipt of study results. This includes managing data gathering from all departments, scheduling all necessary meetings, and managing capacity study requests for regulated markets

Regulatory Compliance – Monitor and review all contracts and agreements to ensure they comply with local, state and federal regulations. As part of this process you will create a timeline, monitor and track all legal compliance incorporated in contracts. (Example 25% load within 3 years from coming online.) This area of responsibility is vital to understand each source utility and location

Coordination and Collaboration - Work with internal and external stakeholders (Consultants, Utilities, etc.) to ensure seamless project operation throughout project life cycle

Right of Way/Easement Acquisition – Work with the Manager/Director of Utility Engineering & Development to identify all needed right of way for electric transmission, substation and distribution easements and assist source electric utility to obtain in a timeline manner

Reporting and Documentation –Prepare reports, feasibility studies, and technical documents related to utility planning and development. Maintain a central reporting and documentation repository for Development, Energy & Sustainability, Sales and Construction teams

Strategic Capacity Planning - Participate and facilitate strategic long term power capacity planning and architecture for current and planned Switch campuses as related to Switch owned electrical infrastructure or utility provided infrastructure

Interconnection Agreements - Oversee generator interconnection studies and associated input gathering from internal parties within Switch and the Utility

Qualification

Electric Utility ExperienceTransmissionSubstationElectric Utility ContractsFinancial AcumenStrategic ThinkingNegotiation SkillsEthical ConductMicrosoft Office SuiteProcoreERCOT Utility ExperienceGeorgia Utility ExperienceAdaptability

Required

At least 5 years of experience in Electric Utility Space, specifically in contracts/agreements related to transmission, substation and distribution projects delivering services to large scale customers

Ability to travel 25% of the time

Electric Utility Industry knowledge

Transmission and Substation Experience

Electric Utility Legal Contracts and Agreements Experience

ERCOT Utility Experience

Georgia focused Utility Experience

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Ethical Conduct

Adaptability

Previous experience and ability to manage consultants and electric utility partners

Previous knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Procore

A Bachelor's Degree. Experience in Electric Utility Space regarding legal contracts, agreements, and utility service project delivery can be accepted in lieu of degree

Benefits

Generous Benefits Package - Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!

Company

Switch

Switch was founded in 2000 by CEO Rob Roy and stands at the forefront as the premier data center designer, builder and operator, owning 100% of its land and facilities.

Founded in 2000

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

501-1000 employees

https://www.switch.com

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