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Head of AI Infrastructure Partnerships

Corley Energy
Houston, TX
Full-time

About Corley Energy

Corley Energy is building the energy company of the future.

We develop and operate large-scale energy infrastructure designed to power the next generation of compute. As artificial intelligence drives an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, the world needs new models for delivering reliable, scalable power to data centers and AI infrastructure.

Our strategy is simple: develop energy assets capable of supporting hundreds of megawatts of compute infrastructure, and partner directly with hyperscalers, AI infrastructure companies, and data center developers to deliver power where it is needed most.

We believe the future of AI will be built on energy-first infrastructure, and Corley Energy intends to be at the center of it.

The Role

Corley Energy is seeking a Head of AI Infrastructure Partnerships to lead the commercialization of large-scale power capacity for AI data centers and hyperscale infrastructure.

This role sits at the intersection of energy infrastructure, data center development, and AI compute demand. The ideal candidate will bring deep relationships across hyperscalers, GPU cloud companies, and data center developers, and will help translate Corley Energy’s power assets into long-term infrastructure partnerships.

You will work directly with the CEO and leadership team to secure customers, structure partnerships, and help position Corley Energy as a preferred partner for AI infrastructure deployment.

ResponsibilitiesBuild Strategic Relationships

Develop and manage relationships with:

* Hyperscale cloud providers

* AI infrastructure companies

* GPU cloud platforms

* Data center developers

* Site selection consultants

* Infrastructure investors

Source and Secure Customers

Identify companies requiring large-scale compute capacity (50–250+ MW) and introduce Corley Energy’s power infrastructure as a solution.

Responsibilities include:

* Customer pipeline development

* Infrastructure partnership negotiations

* Power purchase agreement discussions

* Long-term capacity agreements

Translate Power Into Infrastructure Opportunity

Work with internal teams to position Corley Energy sites as viable locations for AI compute infrastructure by evaluating:

* Power availability and scalability

* Data center deployment requirements

* Connectivity and fiber infrastructure

* Cooling and site development constraints

Structure Strategic Partnerships

Lead discussions around various commercial structures including:

* Behind-the-meter energy supply agreements

* Build-to-suit AI data centers

* Colocation partnerships

* Joint venture infrastructure developments

Market Intelligence

Track and analyze trends across:

* AI compute demand

* hyperscale expansion

* GPU cloud infrastructure development

* power pricing and procurement strategies

Provide strategic insight to leadership on where demand is emerging and where Corley Energy should prioritize development.

Ideal Background

The strongest candidates will have experience in one or more of the following:

* Data center site selection or infrastructure expansion

* Hyperscale infrastructure strategy

* Data center development or hyperscale partnerships

* Energy procurement for large-scale compute infrastructure

* AI infrastructure development

Candidates may come from hyperscalers, major data center developers, infrastructure advisory firms, or AI compute companies.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 24 months, the Head of AI Infrastructure Partnerships will help Corley Energy:

* Build a robust pipeline of hyperscale and AI infrastructure customers

* Secure long-term contracts for significant power capacity

* Establish Corley Energy as a trusted partner for AI infrastructure deployment

Compensation

Compensation will include:

* Competitive base salary

* Performance incentives tied to infrastructure partnerships and contracted capacity

* Equity participation aligned with long-term company value creation

Why This Role Matters

Artificial intelligence will require unprecedented amounts of power.

The companies that succeed in the next decade will be those capable of delivering reliable, scalable energy infrastructure for compute.

Corley Energy is building that platform.

This role is an opportunity to help shape how the world powers the age of AI.

Applications go to the hiring team directly