Site Development Associate – Data Center Development

Galaxy

Site Development Associate advancing Texas data center sites for Galaxy’s digital asset and AI infrastructure business. Managing entitlements, land acquisition, permits, utilities, and public-sector relationships across Texas.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeWaco • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real estate development, particularly in site entitlement processes, land acquisition, and navigating municipal approvals. Possesses strong communication skills for effective presentations and relationship-building with public officials and stakeholders.

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Real Estate Development ExperienceSite Entitlement ProcessesNegotiation with LandownersUnderstanding of Texas Oil, Gas, and Mineral RightsPresentation Skills to Public Bodies

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Hard Skills

Site EntitlementLand AcquisitionReal Estate ContractsTitle WorkPermit AcquisitionUtility CoordinationProject ManagementDue DiligenceConstruction Claims HandlingCommercial Real Estate Development

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingPresentation SkillsStakeholder Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Municipal ApprovalsZoningPlattingPublic OfficialsEnergy Real EstateInfrastructure Real EstateUtility Right-of-WayLubbock RegionWest TexasData Center Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support site entitlement efforts, including zoning, platting, land use approvals, and other local governmental approvals required to advance data center sites.
Serve as the company's primary point of contact with municipalities, counties, city councils, county commissioners, and other public officials on assigned projects.
Build and maintain working relationships with mayors, city managers, county judges, and municipal/county staff.
Prepare and deliver presentations to city councils, commissioners' courts, planning and zoning boards, and other public bodies.
Identify, evaluate, and help acquire permits required for site development, including building permits and entrance/access permits, and coordinate with public works and TxDOT/county road authorities as needed.
Coordinate with utility providers (power, water, wastewater, gas, telecom/fiber) to confirm capacity, service availability, and extension requirements for prospective sites.
Support land acquisition efforts, including sourcing prospective sites, negotiating with landowners, and structuring purchase and option agreements.
Apply working knowledge of Texas oil, gas, and mineral rights to identify and help resolve mineral, surface, and lease issues affecting site control.
Understand and help manage the basics of real estate contracts, title work, and the closing process, coordinating with legal counsel, title companies, and surveyors as needed.
Understand the basics of handling claims that may arise during due diligence, construction, or site development (e.g., title, boundary, or contractor-related claims), and know when and how to escalate them internally.
Communicate regularly and clearly with internal stakeholders — leadership, legal, engineering, and construction teams — on project status, risks, and timelines.
Develop working knowledge of data center development requirements (power, fiber, water, site criteria) and apply that knowledge to site selection and entitlement strategy.
Travel within the Lubbock region and broader Texas market as needed to support site visits, public meetings, and landowner negotiations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in real estate development, with direct involvement in at least one completed development project from acquisition through entitlement (commercial or residential); OR equivalent experience as a landman.
Demonstrated experience entitling property and working directly with municipalities, city councils, county commissioners, or other public officials.
Comfortable and experienced presenting to public bodies, boards, and internal leadership.
Working understanding of Texas oil, gas, and mineral rights and how they can affect a real estate transaction or site.
Basic understanding of real estate purchase contracts, title, and the closing process.
Experience negotiating with landowners and/or sellers in a land acquisition context.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the company professionally to external officials and internal stakeholders alike.
Willingness and genuine interest in learning the fundamentals of data center development.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.
Commercial real estate development experience strongly preferred over residential.
Prior experience acquiring or coordinating utility, building, or entrance permits.
Existing relationships with officials or staff in Lubbock and surrounding West Texas municipalities/counties.
Familiarity with the basics of handling title, boundary, or construction-related claims.
Background in energy, land, or infrastructure-related real estate (landman, oil & gas land experience, utility right-of-way, etc.).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
Company paid Holidays (14)
Company paid sick leave
Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
3% 401(k) company contribution
Generous paid Parental Leave
Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger
Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
Employee Resource Groups