Sr. Director Project Development, Infrastructure

This role may be based out of any of the following Priority Power Management offices: Arlington, Houston, or Midland.

About Us

Priority Power is the energy partner delivering the systems, expertise, and execution required to power enterprise growth. Through our integrated multi-service offering spanning strategy, supply, infrastructure, and operations, we develop and operate mission-critical energy solutions for organizations navigating today's complex energy landscape. From greenfield to gigawatt to grid, we make power possible at the scale and speed of ambitious growth demands—meeting the needs of an energy-driven future.

Our Vision: To be the most trusted and capable integrated energy partner in the United States—delivering strategy, infrastructure, and execution at the speed ambitious growth demands.

Our Mission: Priority Power delivers the strategy, infrastructure, and execution that powers enterprise growth—with the speed, transparency, and accountability our clients depend on.

About the Role

This Sr. Director position will lead project development for the infrastructure product line, focusing on building a pipeline of utility-class private electrical infrastructure, including transmission, substation, distribution, and microgrid projects. These projects will support large industrial and commercial customers across market verticals such as oil and gas, hyperscale data centers, crypto mining facilities, green hydrogen, and others.

The successful candidate will manage all aspects of project development, including land acquisition, permitting, utility interconnection, water rights, and fiber availability. This role requires travel at least 50% of the time to Priority Power offices, customer meetings, and project site visits. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, including new product development, origination, commercial, legal, finance, engineering, construction, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop a pipeline of utility-class private electrical infrastructure projects (transmission, substation, distribution, and/or microgrid) for Priority Power’s existing and prospective customers.
• Lead and manage all aspects of project development from origination through construction commencement, eventually leading a growing team of project manager(s).
• Develop and manage project development schedules and budgets.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage contract obligations in key project documents.
• Lead project permitting, including permit strategy, tracking efforts, and presenting at permit hearings as required.
• Coordinate site and environmental studies, surveys, and diligence reports, including ALTA Surveys and Title Reports.
• Lead the interconnection process from application through to interconnection agreements.
• Work with internal and external engineering teams to progress engineering and design.
• Collaborate with the construction management team on contractor selection and securing additional permits.
• Handoff fully developed and permitted projects to the construction management team.
• Participate in project financings, addressing diligence questions and providing required documents.
• Coordinate additional resources, outside consultants, and manage expenses throughout project development.
• Apply critical thinking to communicate and influence employees at all levels regarding project risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Provide support and analysis for Business Development pipeline reporting.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of project management and/or development experience in utility-class electrical infrastructure (transmission, substations, distribution).
• Knowledge of wind, solar, microgrids, and energy storage, with familiarity in ERCOT and other markets desirable.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (preference for electrical or mechanical) or demonstrated expertise in electrical engineering for utility-scale power systems.
• Professional Engineering licensing or ability to obtain it preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical transmission, substation, and distribution systems, as well as renewable energy project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, and contracting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and executive management presentations.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work within a cross-functional team environment and manage client expectations.
• Ability to address and resolve conflicts with clients or other project stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% of the time, with more travel as required by projects.
• Experience with energy storage, including battery storage, is a plus.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us

• Empowered to Make an Impact: At Priority Power, you’ll contribute to building a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy future through meaningful work.
• Values-Driven Culture: We lead with integrity, customer focus, and accountability, prioritizing ethics and purpose in every decision.
• Empowered Opportunities: Initiative is celebrated, and you’ll have the autonomy to lead, innovate, and grow your career.
• Accountability & Outcomes Orientation: We are a high-performance culture that rewards progress and celebrates milestones.
• Collaborative Colleagues: Work alongside passionate experts united by a shared vision and open communication.
• Flexible Work Environment: We respect work-life balance with policies that support trust and well-being.