VP of Economic and Community Development

Montera Infrastructure

. Lead Montera's government relations strategy across existing and prospective U.S.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in economic development, government relations, and community engagement, with a strong focus on negotiating incentive agreements and managing stakeholder relationships. Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and develop strategies that align with community and organizational goals.

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Economic Development StrategyGovernment Relations ManagementIncentive Agreement NegotiationCommunity Engagement StrategyStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Economic DevelopmentGovernment RelationsSite Selection AdvisoryNegotiation of Incentive PackagesTax Structure AnalysisCommunity EngagementProject Labor AgreementsWorkforce Development ProgramsRegulatory ComplianceMarket Intelligence Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Executive PresenceExcellent Communication SkillsRelationship-Driven LeadershipAbility to Manage Competing PrioritiesProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)

Industry Keywords

Public AffairsLocal Government OperationsEconomic Development OrganizationsCommunity Benefit InitiativesHyperscale Data Center DevelopmentStakeholder CommitmentsBuilding Trades EngagementLocal-Hire CommitmentsInfrastructure DevelopmentCommunity Priorities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Montera's government relations strategy across existing and prospective U.S. development markets
Serve as the primary point of contact for state and local government affairs
Build relationships with elected officials, government agencies, county commissions, planning and zoning authorities, economic development organizations, and public-sector stakeholders
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting site selection, project development, infrastructure investment, and operations
Represent Montera at legislative forums, government meetings, public hearings, industry events, and stakeholder forums
Lead evaluation, structuring, and negotiation of state and local economic development agreements and incentive packages
Conduct diligence on incentives, tax structures, and public-sector programs
Partner with Site Selection, Development, Finance, and Legal teams on incentive opportunities and contractual protections
Oversee compliance and stakeholder commitments related to economic development agreements
Develop and lead community outreach and engagement strategy from land positions through construction and long-term operations
Establish communication programs addressing community priorities, project concerns, and development impacts
Integrate community considerations into site selection, entitlement, permitting, construction planning, and operations
Build relationships with organized labor, building trades councils, unions, workforce development organizations, and apprenticeship programs
Develop labor engagement and workforce commitment strategies
Support project labor agreement, local-hire, workforce development, and construction labor negotiations
Identify political, regulatory, community, and stakeholder risks affecting development opportunities
Develop local market intelligence networks and provide recommendations to executive leadership
Assess local attitudes toward data centers, infrastructure, land use, utilities, taxation, and construction
Build and scale Montera's economic and community development function
Select and manage lobbyists, government affairs consultants, community engagement advisors, and specialized external partners
Establish stakeholder mapping, relationship management, reporting standards, operating rhythms, and repeatable engagement playbooks
Provide executive visibility into external affairs activities, negotiations, engagement efforts, and emerging risks
Collaborate with Development, Delivery, Legal, Finance, Commercial, and executive leadership
Report directly to the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Planning, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in economic development, government relations, public affairs, site-selection advisory, or a related function
Extensive experience negotiating large-scale economic development agreements, incentive packages, and related government agreements
Strong working knowledge of state and local tax considerations, incentive structures, and legal agreements associated with economic development projects
Understanding of state and local government operations, including economic development organizations, county commissions, planning and zoning authorities, utility regulators, and state legislatures
Experience developing and executing community engagement strategies for large-scale industrial, energy, infrastructure, or comparable development projects
Experience managing external lobbyists, consultants, and government affairs partners across multiple jurisdictions or development markets
Experience engaging organized labor, building trades, or workforce development stakeholders in a construction or infrastructure environment
Familiarity with project labor agreements, local-hire commitments, workforce development programs, and apprenticeship initiatives
Strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to represent an organization effectively in public hearings, legislative forums, and community settings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience presenting complex issues to public officials, executive leadership, and diverse stakeholder groups
Experience building processes, managing competing priorities, and operating independently in a fast-paced or evolving organizational environment
Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the United States
Direct experience supporting hyperscale data center development preferred
Professional background beginning in local or state economic development followed by corporate or private-sector development experience preferred
Experience negotiating incentive agreements for large-scale industrial, energy, digital infrastructure, or capital-intensive development projects preferred
Established relationships with economic development organizations, government officials, industry associations, and community stakeholders in major U.S. development markets preferred
Familiarity with hyperscale customer community engagement expectations preferred
Experience developing community benefit initiatives, local workforce partnerships, or stakeholder commitments preferred
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation or comparable professional credential preferred
Experience establishing government affairs, economic development, or community engagement functions preferred
Ability to identify political, regulatory, and community risks and translate market intelligence into actionable recommendations preferred
Hands-on, relationship-driven leadership style and strong commercial judgment preferred
Professional, reliable remote work setup and appropriate availability during working hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage; employer pays 90% of health premiums for employees and dependents
Up to 8 weeks of paid time off per year, including holidays, PTO, and sick time
Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months of employment
401(k) plan with immediate eligibility, no vesting requirement, and employer match contributions up to 6%
Up to $3,500 reimbursed annually for approved courses, certifications, conferences, and professional development opportunities
Remote work stipend
Annual performance-based bonus
Remote-first work flexibility
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals
Direct influence, autonomy, and meaningful rewards