Project Development Associate (Energy)

Location: Houston, United States; office-based full-time, except for bi-weekly WFH Fridays.

Company

hirify.global operates a Projects department focused on scaling new sites from concept to construction.

What you will do

• Support permitting and data center site design, including civil and electrical design coordination for aggressive permitting timelines.
• Support land procurement by researching site attributes and preparing purchase recommendations.
• Coordinate vendor procurement, bids, vendor documentation, and deliverable tracking across construction and site operations.
• Assist with project cost tracking and financial reporting to improve visibility and decision-making.
• Maintain project development IT workflows and systems, including documentation tools, cost-tracking platforms, and internal databases.
• Coordinate engineering, operations, vendors, and external partners while supporting project managers with documentation, regulatory requirements, scheduling, site readiness, and process improvement.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in operations, project development, construction, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with vendors and internal teams.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting construction procurement or vendor management.
• Familiarity with cost-tracking tools, project management software, or ERP systems.
• Background in energy, electrical infrastructure, modular construction, or related industries.
• Experience at a fast-growing startup or similarly dynamic environment.
• Experience with IT systems, digital workflows, or basic technical troubleshooting.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-functional work with procurement, engineering, operations, field teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Hands-on exposure to construction, operations, and IT-enabled project workflows.
• Full-time office work in Houston with bi-weekly WFH Fridays.