We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Project Manager, Utility Connections Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability. We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. As a part of our exciting growth, we are hiring for a Project Manager, Utility Connections. The Project Manager, Utility Connections will support Aligneds expansion efforts in the U.Manage large scale and technically complex power infrastructure projects by facilitating close collaboration between both internal and external stakeholders Primary point of contact in managing the day-to-day interactions with utility project teams to support Aligneds site development plans Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish project schedules and budgets Collaborate with the internal teams and utilities on the planning and implementation of load forecasts Develop and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Track and report on status and schedule of power delivery timelines Serve on the diligence team to advise and evaluate utility capacity feasibility of potential new sites Establish and grow business and technical relationships that contribute to the success of Aligned in key markets This role will partner with the following functions within Aligned: Executive Leadership Commercial/Sales Strategy & Development (Real Estate) CTO (Land Enablement, Engineering, and Power Generation) Platform Delivery (Construction) ESG Legal Finance/Accounting Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of demonstrated energy/utility project management experience in any of the following domains: construction, operations, technical project management, transmission, generation, or distribution development Demonstrated expertise collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to power infrastructure or capacity commitments Utility engineering, design, and project management experience Contracting and contract management Substation engineering, medium voltage, or high voltage Demonstrated understanding of electric utility development in regulated or deregulated markets for the following: RTOs/ISOs, investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and county/municipally owned utilities Track record of successfully collaborating with utility consultants or electrical utilities to plan, design, or contract for energy infrastructure COMPETENCIES: Manages competing demands; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Educates others on the value of diversity; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Reacts well under pressure; Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Uses equipment and materials properly. BENEFITS & PERKS: Aligned Data Centers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Eligible employees have access to: Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings. Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with company match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay : Includes sick and safe leave as required by Maryland law Company-Sponsored Insurance : Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election) Optional Benefits : Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage Wellness Programs : Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequently required to stand Frequently required to walk Frequently required to sit Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Aligned Energy is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.