Director, Datacenter Development
1st Avenue PowerLos Angeles, California
Full Time
Posted September 2, 2025
$165k - $195k
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Job Description
The Datacenter Developer will identify, evaluate, and secure strategic sites for hyperscale and colocation data centers, working closely with stakeholders to ensure project feasibility, permitting, and successful land acquisition, contributing to the company's mission of expanding clean and reliable energy infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate potential sites for data center development, including feasibility studies on power, connectivity, permitting, and environmental factors
- Negotiate land acquisitions with landowners, brokers, and developers, and manage due diligence processes
- Oversee entitlement, zoning, and permitting processes, engaging with local authorities and community stakeholders
- Collaborate with internal teams on site feasibility, infrastructure, and project costs
- Monitor industry trends, maintain market intelligence, and develop pipeline opportunities through networking
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate development, land acquisition, or data center industrial site development.
- Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes.
- Proven ability to negotiate and close complex land transactions.
- Familiarity with power infrastructure, fiber connectivity, and site selection criteria for mission-critical facilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong financial acumen and ability to prepare pro formas and investment analyses.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Compensation Package
Health Insurance with 100% coverage of employee premiums under a Gold-level PPO plan
Dental and Vision Insurance with 50% of employee premiums covered
Retirement Plan with a 6% employer match on 401(k)
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