AES Corporation
We are seeking a Data Center Developer to lead project development for state-of-the-art data center facilities within AES’s expanding portfolio. The successful candidate will manage all phases of data center development, focusing on site identification, land acquisition, permitting, engineering, interconnection, stakeholder engagement, and comprehensive due diligence. This position requires a dynamic individual who can coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive project strategy and progress.Key Responsibilities Project Leadership: Oversee all aspects of data center development from early-stage site prospecting through to ready for construction.Site Identification and Acquisition: Manage identification of optimal data center locations considering power availability, fiber access, environmental and regulatory requirements, and long-term strategic value. Coordinate land acquisition and negotiations with landowners, real estate agents, and legal teams.Engineering and Design Coordination: Work closely with internal and external engineering teams to develop scalable, resilient, and sustainable data center designs. Engage construction management teams for contractor selection and pre-construction planning.Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with local officials, community leaders, customers, and other stakeholders. Ensure projects have good standing in local communities and meet all incentive and compliance requirements. Skills and Qualifications Minimum of 5 years’ project development experience in data centers, renewable energy, or large-scale infrastructure development.Strong knowledge of data center project development, permitting, contracting, utilities, and interconnection processes. Familiarity with fiber networks, electrical redundancy, and various forms of energy technologies is a plus.Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, and proven ability to meet tight deadlines. Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities for executive management and public hearings. Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with peers, subordinates, management, unaffiliated third parties, and government agencies. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, adapting to new challenges and changing environments. Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills. Experience with CRM systems and development of project metrics and reporting tools. Comfortable with travel requirements, averaging 20% but more as dictated by project needs. Work Environment and Location **Accelerating the future of energy, together**Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.
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