Senior Director, Site Development
Rowan Digital Infrastructure
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Denver • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $195,000 - $240,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
site developmentland useentitlementspermittingenvironmental due diligenceproperty acquisitionnegotiationrisk managementproject strategyfinancial acumen
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvinginfluencestakeholder engagementtrust-based leadershipcross-functional team leadershipcommercial oversight
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree