Senior, Project Manager - Onsite Power Delivery

About this role

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.

ROLE SUMMARY

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Project Manager – Onsite Power Delivery to lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of on-site behind-the-meter (BTM) power infrastructure supporting large-scale data center developments across Rowan Digital Infrastructure’s growing portfolio.

This role oversees the delivery of the onsite microgrid power plants that support our data center campuses using combinations of gas fired turbines, reciprocal generators, BESS solutions, as well as the related electrical infrastructure from early design through commissioning and energization.

The Project Manager (PM) – Onsite Power Delivery role serves as the primary point of integration between our hyperscale customers, Rowan’s commercial and energy teams, as well as our engineering, equipment, construction contractors, commissioning partners and ultimately Rowan operations. The PM will ensure power infrastructure is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with long-term operational requirements. This role proactively manages technical risk, long-lead equipment strategy, permitting, and interconnection milestones to protect overall project delivery.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% for company gatherings and to project sites

Compensation: 150k-180K (Plus bonus)

Location: Can be based at site location or remote

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership & Execution

- Lead planning and execution of all power infrastructure scopes including:

- Onsite Microgrid delivery

- Substations (AIS/GIS)

- Medium- and high-voltage distribution

- Switchgear and protection systems

- Develop and manage project schedules aligned with overall campus milestones

- Ensure coordination between power engineering, civil, structural, and MEP scopes impacting power delivery

- Drive early risk identification and mitigation planning

Utility & Stakeholder Management

- Coordinate with AHJs and permitting authorities

- Partner with internal development, procurement, finance, and operations teams to align infrastructure delivery with customer capacity commitments

Cost & Contract Management

- Develop and manage power delivery infrastructure budgets

- Oversee bid packages, contractor selection, and contract negotiations

- Track and manage change orders specific to electrical and utility scopes

- Monitor long-lead equipment procurement (transformers, switchgear, breakers, generators)

- Forecast cost risk tied to material pricing and supply chain constraints

Technical Oversight

- Review design documents for constructability, phasing strategy, and operational resilience

- Validate redundancy, resiliency, and scalability requirements

- Ensure protection studies, arc flash analysis, and commissioning plans are incorporated

- Coordinate factory witness testing and on-site commissioning activities

- Schedule & Risk Management

- Develop detailed energization milestone plans

IDENTIFY SCHEDULE RISK TIED TO:

- Power engineering and delivery

- Equipment manufacturing

- Mitigation planning for long-lead items and grid constraints

- Provide clear reporting on power readiness status to executive leadership

Safety & Compliance

- Ensure adherence to high-voltage safety protocols

- Oversee compliance with utility standards and electrical codes

- Support development of energization procedures and turnover documentation

Reporting & Executive Communication

- Provide concise, data-driven updates on:

- Power capacity milestones

- Cost exposure

- Delivery risk

- Long-lead equipment tracking

- Elevate issues early with recommended solutions

Education, Skills, and Experience

- 5–10+ years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure or electrical construction projects including significant experience with the engineering, procurement and construction delivery of onsite, behind-the-meter microgrid power solutions, including the use of natural gas and renewables

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field

- Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PE (Professional Engineer) preferred but not required

- Additional training or certifications related to high-voltage systems or power systems considered a plus

- Experience delivering medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, substations, or utility interconnections

- Experience working on data centers, mission-critical facilities, energy infrastructure, or large industrial projects preferred

- Demonstrated experience managing contractors, consultants, and utility providers.

- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement, and change orders.

- Experience coordinating long-lead electrical equipment procurement (transformers, switchgear, generators)

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