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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in site acquisition, land development, and project management, with a strong focus on evaluating market opportunities, managing budgets, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in navigating zoning, permitting, and environmental considerations while effectively communicating with stakeholders and senior leadership.
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Site SelectionLand AcquisitionProject ManagementZoning and PermittingFinancial Analysis
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Hard Skills
Site AcquisitionLand DevelopmentProject FeasibilityEnvironmental Due DiligenceFinancial ModelingInfrastructure DevelopmentCommercial Terms NegotiationRisk Mitigation StrategiesData Center DevelopmentUtility Power Infrastructure
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingStakeholder Management
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeProject Management Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
PMPCCIMSIORAICP
Industry Keywords
Real Estate DevelopmentUrban PlanningInfrastructure DevelopmentEconomic Development IncentivesTax Abatements
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage multiple concurrent site acquisition and structured land development opportunities across the development lifecycle
- Lead site selection activities, evaluating market opportunities, site suitability, development constraints, and strategic fit
- Coordinate and drive due diligence activities to identify risks, development requirements, and project feasibility
- Evaluate sites for civil, planning, zoning, permitting, environmental, infrastructure, and development considerations
- Assess power and network availability with internal technical teams and external service providers
- Serve as the primary project interface, providing project updates, status reporting, and executive-level communications
- Facilitate collaboration among Power & Energy, Development, Construction, Design, Legal, Finance, Tax, Procurement, and Operations teams
- Maintain project schedules, action items, milestones, and critical path activities
- Manage development budgets, consultant engagements, vendor agreements, and change orders
- Review due diligence deliverables, studies, reports, and recommendations
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Develop site shortlists and recommend acquisition opportunities and investment priorities
- Support preliminary underwriting and financial analysis with Finance and FP&A teams
- Assist with commercial terms and business provisions for purchase agreements, letters of intent, easements, consultant agreements, and related transaction documents
- Support negotiation and evaluation of tax incentives, economic development incentives, and development-related programs
- Build relationships with brokers, developers, landowners, municipalities, economic development organizations, utilities, and other stakeholders
- Prepare and deliver presentations, business cases, and recommendations to executive leadership and investment decision-makers
- Maintain project information, documentation, and institutional knowledge for transition into development and construction execution
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Geography, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in site selection, land acquisition, real estate development, infrastructure development, project development, or a related field
- Experience managing complex site acquisition or development projects from evaluation through approval and execution
- Working knowledge of zoning, permitting, entitlement, land use planning, environmental due diligence, and infrastructure development processes
- Experience evaluating commercial, technical, and financial considerations associated with development opportunities
- Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience presenting recommendations, risks, and project updates to senior leadership
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools
- Experience supporting data center, industrial, utility, infrastructure, telecommunications, or large-scale commercial development projects
- Knowledge of utility power infrastructure, telecommunications networks, and site readiness requirements
- Experience supporting underwriting, financial modeling, or investment approval processes
- Familiarity with economic development incentives, tax abatements, and development agreements
- Professional certifications such as PMP, CCIM, SIOR, AICP, or similar credentials are preferred
- Ability to travel up to 30–40% domestically
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employment
- Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws
- Domestic travel opportunities up to 30–40% as part of site evaluation, due diligence, stakeholder meetings, and acquisition initiatives