About the role

  • Senior Director of Development leading data center project integration and managing site development strategies in a company focused on sustainability.

Responsibilities

  • Drive power-forward development deals by identifying, structuring, and advancing projects where securing critical power infrastructure is the primary enabler for site delivery and customer commitments
  • Lead end-to-end site development for a portfolio of data center projects—from early diligence and site access through construction commencement—with active stakeholder engagement, risk management, and commercial oversight
  • Negotiate key agreements with external partners, including land acquisitions, development agreements, and other commercial contracts that support risk mitigation and project advancement
  • Direct cross-functional evaluation of potential sites by leading a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts across engineering, legal, planning, and other domains
  • Oversee all development activities, including land use and entitlements, permitting, physical and legal due diligence, and other pre-construction workstreams
  • Serve as the primary liaison with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), external stakeholders, landowners, and vendors for assigned development projects
  • Collaborate with internal teams—including energy, fiber, finance, water & wastewater, and economic development—to identify and address key project risks and ensure long-term viability
  • Ensure effective project execution by working with the project manager to develop and manage budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, real estate, environmental management) and 12+ years of experience leading large-scale, complex site development projects or portfolios in the data center or commercial real estate industry
  • Proven track record in commercial real estate brokerage, with significant experience in the critical functions of site selection, property acquisition, and negotiation
  • Proven success in negotiating commercial agreements, including land control, energy, water/wastewater service, and economic development agreements
  • Demonstrated ability to work with external stakeholders, including authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), utilities, and economic development agencies to advance complex infrastructure projects
  • Strong experience leading cross-functional initiatives, with responsibility for project strategy, budgets, schedules, and risk management
  • Demonstrated trust-based leadership, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes without formal authority
  • Proficiency in environmental due diligence, permitting, and entitlements for large-scale developments
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience evaluating the feasibility and ROI of large capital investments

Benefits

  • Hybrid working environment
  • Team building and educational opportunities
  • Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Competitive compensation and bonus plan

Job title

Senior Director, Site Development

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$195,000 - $240,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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