Sr. Manager, CSA and Permitting - Data Centers

Basic Function

The Senior Manager, Data Center CSA & Permitting leads the design, coordination, and delivery of civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) scope, along with permitting strategy and execution, across data center projects. This role ensures that site development, building design, and regulatory approvals are aligned to support efficient, compliant, and scalable project delivery. 

In addition to technical and project leadership, this individual manages and develops a team—driving consistency in standards, processes, and execution across a growing portfolio of data center

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain CSA design standards, specifications, and guidelines across projects  

• Oversee civil, structural, and architectural design development from concept through construction  

• Ensure designs meet performance requirements, constructability expectations, and long-term operational needs 

• Lead permitting strategy, planning, and execution across multiple jurisdictions  

• Oversee preparation, submission, and approval of permit packages, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements  

• Build and manage relationships with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), utilities, and regulatory agencies  

• Identify permitting risks early and drive mitigation strategies to maintain project schedules 

• Partner with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment from design through construction  

• Lead CSA design reviews at key milestones and coordinate cross-functional input and approvals  

• Integrate CSA scope with electrical, mechanical, and controls systems to support overall project success 

• Oversee site planning, grading, drainage, utilities, structural systems, and building envelope design  

• Ensure designs account for scalability, phasing, and campus-level development strategies  

• Support due diligence activities, including site feasibility and early-stage development assessments 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of CSA and permitting professionals  

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement  

• Support resource planning, prioritization, and team growth across multiple project 

Qualifications/Requirements

• Define and maintain CSA design standards, specifications, and guidelines across projects  

• Oversee civil, structural, and architectural design development from concept through construction  

• Ensure designs meet performance requirements, constructability expectations, and long-term operational needs 

• Lead permitting strategy, planning, and execution across multiple jurisdictions  

• Oversee preparation, submission, and approval of permit packages, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements  

• Build and manage relationships with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), utilities, and regulatory agencies  

• Identify permitting risks early and drive mitigation strategies to maintain project schedules 

• Partner with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment from design through construction  

• Lead CSA design reviews at key milestones and coordinate cross-functional input and approvals  

• Integrate CSA scope with electrical, mechanical, and controls systems to support overall project success 

• Oversee site planning, grading, drainage, utilities, structural systems, and building envelope design  

• Ensure designs account for scalability, phasing, and campus-level development strategies  

• Support due diligence activities, including site feasibility and early-stage development assessments 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of CSA and permitting professionals  

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement  

• Support resource planning, prioritization, and team growth across multiple project 

Location: Redwood City, CA or Denver, CO or San Diego, CA or Remote

Base Pay - $160,000-$190,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now! 

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

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