Project Coordinator

About the Company

SB Energy is a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. With more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline, we leverage a strong culture of innovation, including an AI-based digital platform, to build the energy and infrastructure future.

About the Role

The Project Assistant – Data Centers is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of internal information and system-specific projects from initiation to delivery. This role coordinates work performed by network engineers, data center technicians, and internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments, and developing detailed project plans. The role manages implementation processes including asset management, resource allocation, progress tracking, change control, documentation, training, and on-time delivery within budget constraints. Projects may vary in number, size, and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple, cross-functional, and technical projects.
• Partner with functional teams during initiation, planning, design, procurement, deployment, and post-deployment phases.
• Manage and track program milestones, timelines, and overall deliverables.
• Oversee asset and material management across data centers and warehouses.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, reviews, process documents, and risk analysis.
• Participate in defining project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Drive project lifecycle milestones from concept commit through project closure and advocate for change management.
• Use metrics and KPIs to measure project performance and provide regular status updates.
• Identify and remove process gaps across multiple teams and functions.
• Account for risks and provide mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendor partners and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and assist with regularly scheduled meetings with core teams.
• Evaluate post-project results against metrics and recommend or implement improvements to delivery practices and processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from a four-year college or university and 2 to 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 to 5 years of project coordination experience in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, preferably supporting network hardware or data centers.
• Experience with data center lifecycles and/or large-scale networks.
• Ability to build productive internal and external working relationships.
• Judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Understanding of project management teams, resolving conflict, and meeting schedule timelines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, documentation).
• Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently.
• Self-starter who can quickly learn new tools and gain familiarity with new processes and technologies with minimal assistance.
• Experience creating spreadsheets, presentation material, and project/process documentation.
• Strong observational and analytical skills, including the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to track and report metrics and manage risks.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate project updates to client executives.

Location

On-site near Lubbock, TX.

Pay

Base pay range: $70,000–$115,000. The pay range is a guideline; offers are tailored based on skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks while ensuring internal parity. Total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent care, transit, and parking (with company contributions).
• Mental, physical, and social wellness support (with company contributions).
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid office setup benefits.
• Monthly reimbursement for phone, internet, and data.
• Optional legal and pet insurance plans.
• Device purchase support.

SB Energy supports local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and mentorship programs focused on engineering and clean energy. Employees are encouraged to participate in these efforts to build a better future.