Applied Digital · 1 day ago
Project Manager- Regulatory, Utilities, and Contracts
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expApplied Digital is at the forefront of AI innovation, providing advanced data center solutions for high-performance computing. They are looking for a mid-level Project Manager to support energy supply evaluations, contracting, and implementation for their data center projects, ensuring effective coordination across utilities, regulatory bodies, and contractual obligations.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day coordination with electric utilities, RTO/ISO (e.g., MISO), and state regulators across generation projects
Supports contract negotiations of energy supply related agreements
Identify, track and ensure delivery of energy supply contract obligations
Manage regulatory filings, approvals, and compliance (LMR elections, capacity treatment, interconnection processes, prudence reviews, etc.)
Coordinate and track core contracts (ESA, CRA, CIAC, interconnection agreements, LTSA support), working closely with internal teams and outside counsel
Developing and reporting on key project metrics (KPIs) related to energization timelines and budget variance
Serve as the connective tissue between development, EPC, legal, finance, and utility counterparties to keep schedules, milestones, and obligations aligned
Focus on execution, risk management, and keeping projects moving once commercial structure is defined
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or business-related fields (accounting, finance, management), or equivalent on-the-job experience
5+ years of experience working for or with electric utilities in a commercial role negotiating, implementing and managing energy service-related contracts with large commercial or industrial loads
Experience in contracts related to serving data center loads is a plus
Knowledge of utility tariff structures and related regulatory processes with state public service commissions
Experience with electrical energy and capacity supply contracts and hedges from the RTO/ ISO market and / or third party bi-lateral agreements would be preferred
Understanding of transmission grid load studies, interconnection facilities infrastructure, and power generation technologies
Ability to interface with other APLD groups, including legal, construction, operations, finance, and land procurement
Communication: Clear verbal and written communication to document project essentials
Collaboration: Ability to work closely with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners
Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changes in process, tools, and environment
Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through with minimal supervision
Attention to Detail: Maintains thorough and accurate logs, inspections, records, and documentation
Time Management: Manages time effectively to meet performance expectations and service levels
Integrity: Adheres to company policies, safety protocols, and professional ethics always
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Recommends and supports efficiency, safety, and system innovations
Documentation Discipline: Maintains clear, consistent records for operational continuity and compliance
Security Compliance: Maintains awareness of data center physical and logical security expectations
Digital Literacy: Uses productivity tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Excel, ticketing systems) for communication and documentation in office or hybrid settings
Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed
Preferred
Basic knowledge of RTO and ISO constructs across various US regions
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications
Knowledgeable in electrical load and/or generation interconnection processes
Experience in gas supply arrangements also a plus
Company
Applied Digital
Applied Digital (Nasdaq: APLD) — named Best Data Center in the Americas 2025 by Datacloud — designs, builds, and operates high-performance, sustainably engineered data centers and colocation services for artificial intelligence, cloud, networking, and blockchain workloads.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Wes Cummins
Founder, CEO and Chairman
Jason Zhang
Co-Founder, President
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