Project Development Associate (Pre-Construction)

Why Join Giga

• The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
• The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
• The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
• The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

What you’ll do

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.

Where you’ll work

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. 

Responsibilities

• 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 pre-construction planning, including drafting and maintaining schedules and budgets and tracking deliverables
• Assist with project cost tracking and financial reporting to improve visibility, accuracy, and decision-making
• 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

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in operations, project development, real estate 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

Bonus points 

• Experience permitting and managing regulatory requirements
• Experience with real estate investment and development
• 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

Who We Hire

We don't use "A-player" loosely. Here's what it actually means at Giga:

Antifragile. You don't just survive chaos, you get better because of it. When things break, change, or move sideways, you don't freeze. You adapt faster than the problem evolves.

High Agency. You don't wait to be told what to do. You see the gap, you fill it. If something is blocking progress, you find a way around it, over it, or through it without asking for permission.

Executors. Ideas are cheap. We hire people who ship. You're the person who turns a whiteboard sketch into something real while everyone else is still scheduling the next meeting about it.

Bias to Action. Perfect is the enemy of done. You'd rather make a decision with 80% of the information and course correct than sit around waiting for 100% that never comes.

Speed. We move fast because the opportunity demands it. You're not reckless, but you understand that in this industry, the team that moves fastest wins. And you like winning.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits
• Team on-sites where all offices come in–person to collaborate

Who We Hire

We don't use "A-player" loosely. Here's what it actually means at Giga:

Antifragile. You don't just survive chaos, you get better because of it. When things break, change, or move sideways, you don't freeze. You adapt faster than the problem evolves.

High Agency. You don't wait to be told what to do. You see the gap, you fill it. If something is blocking progress, you find a way around it, over it, or through it without asking for permission.

Executors. Ideas are cheap. We hire people who ship. You're the person who turns a whiteboard sketch into something real while everyone else is still scheduling the next meeting about it.

Bias to Action. Perfect is the enemy of done. You'd rather make a decision with 80% of the information and course correct than sit around waiting for 100% that never comes.

Speed. We move fast because the opportunity demands it. You're not reckless, but you understand that in this industry, the team that moves fastest wins. And you like winning.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.