Director, Project Development

Brunel has partnered withSB Energyto hireaDirector Project Developmentfor their growing Development & Origination team. Backed by SoftBank and Ares SB Energy develops and delivers large-scale power and data center infrastructure projects across the U.S.

In this role you will lead the strategy origination and execution of major energy infrastructure projects from early-stage development through financial close and Notice to Proceed working closely with internal teams customers utilities regulators and external partners.

About SB Energy:

SB Energy is a fast-growing energy and infrastructure company backed by SoftBank and Ares. Headquartered in Redwood City California they develop build own andoperatelarge-scale power and data center infrastructure across the United States.

Since launching in 2019 SB Energy has quickly become a leading integrated platform with more than 3 GW in operation and a strong pipeline of future projects nationwide. Their team combines innovation technicalexpertise and execution excellence to deliver reliable secure and forward-thinking infrastructure that helps power Americas future.

About the role:

The Director of Project Development will lead the strategy origination and execution of large-scale energy infrastructure projects across the U.S. with a focus on natural gas power generation and data center-related energy solutions. This roleis responsible foradvancing projects from early-stage origination through financial close and notice-to-proceed (NTP) while driving cross-functional alignment and external partnerships.

The Director will play a critical leadership role in shaping the companys development pipeline evaluating new market opportunities and ensuring successful project execution in increasingly complex regulatory and commercial environments.

Location:Remote

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the full lifecycle development of large-scale energy infrastructure projectsincluding natural gas-fired generation pipeline/interconnect infrastructure renewable energy and data center energy solutionsfrom origination through NTP.
• Own development strategy and pipeline growthidentifyingand executing on greenfield and acquisition opportunities across target U.S. markets.
• Direct due diligence efforts on project and portfolio acquisitions assessing commercial technical regulatory and environmental risks and opportunities.
• Structure and negotiate complex transactions including joint ventures co-development agreements and strategic partnerships to expand the development portfolio.
• Provide executive oversight of project financials including pro forma modeling capital structuring and investment committee materials.
• Lead negotiation of key commercial agreements
• Drive projects through financing and investment approvals partnering closely with Capital Markets and external financing partners.
• Oversee permitting and regulatory strategy ensuring compliance with federal state and local requirements particularly as they relate to natural gas infrastructure and emissions frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering Strategy Procurement Construction and external consultants tooptimizeproject design technologyselection and execution strategy.
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships including utilities ISOs/RTOs regulators landowners and joint venture partners.
• Establish and enforce development best practices including governance risk management budgeting and scheduling across multiple concurrent projects.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing development team providing strategic direction coaching and performance oversight.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Finance Business or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 10 years of experiencein project development within theenergy and infrastructure sector with significant exposure tonatural gas thermal generation or midstream infrastructure.
• Proventrack recordof successfully advancing large-scale projects tofinancial close and NTP.
• Deep understanding ofnatural gas markets including gas supply transportation storage and integration with power generation assets.
• Strong experience withproject structuring and commercial negotiations including PPAs gas agreements EPC contracts and joint ventures.
• Expertiseinproject permitting environmental compliance and regulatory processes particularly for natural gas and power infrastructure.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managingcross-functional teams and multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial acumen including experience overseeing project pro formas and investment decision-making.
• Familiarity withgrid interconnection processes ISOs/RTOs and energy market dynamics.
• Experience with land acquisition real estate agreements title review and ALTA surveys.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence both internal and external executive audiences.
• Proficiencywith standard business and project management tools (Excel PowerPoint MS Project etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary:$190000$240000. Final compensation will be based on experience skills location market benchmarks and internal equity. Total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

At SB Energy we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility support and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Dependent Care Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

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