About this role

As a Project Development Associate, you will play a critical role in helping Giga scale new sites from concept to construction. You’ll work cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, operations, and field teams to support vendor sourcing, streamline cost tracking, and ensure our projects launch efficiently and on schedule. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to take ownership, build systems, and gain hands-on experience across construction, operations, and IT-enabled workflows.

This role will be based in our Houston offices. You must be willing to work in the office full-time, outside of our bi-weekly WFH Fridays.

Support permitting and design of data center sites, collaborating with designers to drive civil and electrical design for aggressive permitting timelines
Support land procurement, researching key site attributes and driving purchase recommendations
Support vendor procurement across construction, site operations, and related project functions, including coordinating bids, managing vendor documentation, and tracking deliverables
Assist with project cost tracking and financial reporting to improve visibility, accuracy, and decision-making
Help maintain IT workflows and systems used for project development, including documentation management tools, cost-tracking platforms, and internal databases
Coordinate cross-functional communication between engineering, operations, and external partners to keep projects moving on schedule
Support project managers with documentation, regulatory requirements, scheduling updates, and site readiness tasks
Identify process gaps and contribute to building scalable operational systems for project development

1+ years 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 work collaboratively with vendors and internal teams

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 working at a fast-growing startup or similarly dynamic environment
Experience with IT systems, digital workflows, or basic technical troubleshooting

Project Development Associate