Utility Development Project Manager

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At Switch, we don't just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.

We believe that innovation isn't just about technology—it's about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves : to create the world's most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.

The Role : Utility Development Project Manager

As a Utility Development Project Manager at Switch, you will be part of a world-class team that operates in excellence, delivering mission-critical solutions that redefine what's possible in AI, cloud and enterprise data center needs. Your work will directly impact the future of technology and the sustainable growth of the Internet.

You will work cross departmentally to ensure utility capacity is evaluated and secured at each campus. In this role you will help manage project due diligence, site development, construction, commercial agreements, and operational processes with a focus on delivering off-site utility infrastructure, managing relationships with local officials and utilities, and support early-stage power engagement and utility company coordination across the North American footprint. In addition, in this position you will be critical in implementing and executing infrastructure projects agreements, department input gathering for all studies, and initiatives related to electric utilities and energy services required for Switch's conceptual and in service data center campuses.

What You'll Do

• 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.).

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.

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.

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

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.

Oversee generator interconnection studies and associated input gathering from internal parties within Switch and the Utility.

What We're Looking For

environments where execution is key.

What You'll Bring

Why Switch?

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This is more than a job—it's a mission. If you're ready to be part of a culture that values innovation, karma, and limitless potential, we want to hear from you.

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