Director, Site Development

Rowan Digital Infrastructure

Director of Site Development leading evaluations and advancements of data center projects for Rowan Digital Infrastructure. Overseeing complex developments with a focus on strategy and stakeholder engagement.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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, , finance, water & wastewater, engineering, legal and economic development—to identify and address key project risks and ensure long-term viability
Communicate project value by partnering with leadership to articulate the customer proposition and strategic fit of priority sites
Represent the project internally and externally, providing clear, concise updates to leadership and leading customer-facing development discussions
Ensure effective project execution by working with the project management team to develop and manage budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
Contribute to the teams growth and scalability by helping establish strong diligence and reporting practices and continuously improving development processes and systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, real estate, environmental management) and 10+ years of experience leading large-scale, complex site development projects or portfolios in the data center or commercial real estate industry
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
Proficiency in environmental due diligence, permitting, and entitlements for large-scale developments
Skilled at communicating with senior leadership and executive stakeholders across the organization
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-functional environment
Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience evaluating the feasibility and ROI of large capital investments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

site developmentrisk managementnegotiationland useentitlementspermittingenvironmental due diligenceproject strategybudget managementROI evaluation

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingleadershipstakeholder engagementcross-functional leadershipcommercial acumenadaptabilitystrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree