Director, Data Center Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Identify, assess, and deliver new data center locations throughout the United States.

• Work collaboratively with both internal and external teams on opportunities for site selection, including the provisioning of utilities such as power, water, and fiber.

• Assist in negotiations and agreements with local governments, economic development agencies, and property owners.

• Lead efforts in site acquisition, encompassing market analysis, site sourcing, due diligence, and execution of transactions.

• Assess sites based on criteria including power availability, connectivity, zoning, permitting, and other essential development factors.

• Establish and nurture relationships with brokers, utility companies, landowners, and local government entities.

• Oversee due diligence and entitlement procedures, which include environmental studies, title reviews, and permitting processes.

• Collaborate with strategy, engineering, finance, and legal teams.

• Create business cases and investment memos for site acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives.

• Monitor and report on pipeline progress, milestones, and challenges to leadership.

• Foster process improvements to enhance the efficiency and scalability of site evaluation and development.

• Execute other job-related tasks as assigned by management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in real estate development, site acquisition, or infrastructure project management, preferably within data centers, energy, or industrial development.

• Solid understanding of land development principles, utility management, permitting, and entitlement processes.

• Strong analytical and negotiation capabilities; adept at evaluating complex site and transaction data.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and collaborate across functions in a dynamic environment.

• Entrepreneurial mindset — proactive, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership of outcomes from start to finish.

• Outstanding communication and relationship management abilities.

• Willingness to travel as required to engage with clients and stakeholders (up to 50% of the time).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Generous paid time off and holidays.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.