Development Director (Data Centers)

The Development, Director will lead project management and internal operations during the late-stage development, pre-construction phase of large-scale AI data center and energy generation projects across the U.S. The successful candidate will also be responsible for project managing the development of AI data center and energy generation projects and successfully transitioning the projects to financing and construction. The position will lead cross-functional collaboration with the Development, Grid Integration, Engineering, Power Marketing, Capital Markets, Supply Chain, and Projects teams across the late-stage development lifecycle to FNTP (final notice-to-proceed).

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and internal operations during the late-stage development, pre-construction phase across entire pipeline of GW-scale AI data center and energy generation projects, through financing and handover to construction.
• Orchestrate internal stakeholders (including development, procurement, construction, finance, engineering, interconnection, etc.) to deliver projects on schedule and on budget.
• Develop, track, oversee, manage, and report to executive management on the project plan-of-record, including basis of design, schedule, project costs, spend curve, revenue, project economics, and outstanding risks.
• Drive the “road to FNTP” process, including late-stage development deliverables, and transition to the Construction and Project Finance teams.
• Support projects through financing due-diligence efforts.
• Collaborate with the internal team and external consultant(s) to evaluate the project site, project design, technology options and procurement strategies.
• Manage the relationship with technical consultants, land experts and surveyors.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules and take a lead role in budget and forecast management, including coordinating project prioritization, and perform budget vs. actual analysis.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Data center experience required
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years of professional work experience in related field.
• Minimum 8 years of project management, project development, construction management, and/or development operations experience in the data center or energy industries.
• Proven problem-solver with a track record of successfully getting projects to FNTP.
• Familiar with data center and energy project development deliverables, including site control, permitting, water, fiber, and grid interconnection.
• Highly organized with attention to detail, ensuring all project deliverables remain on track.
• Able to both drive process across functions and remain agile as project changes arise.
• Best-in-class in managing cross-functional stakeholders, schedule, and budget.
• Hands-on experience with the day-to-day management of projects and demonstrated track record of successfully planning and managing projects from start to finish.
• Self-starter with proven ability to lead diverse project teams across a large pipeline of projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are essential.
• Experience and expertise with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), MS Project, P6, and other budgeting and schedule software tools.

Locations: San Francisco Bay Area; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO preferred. 

The position requires up to 30% domestic travel.

Base Pay - $190,000 - $220,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our team. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus, a long-term incentive plan aligned with our ownership mindset, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support