Director, Data Center Development

Hanwha Data Centers

. Identify, evaluate, and deliver new data center sites across the U.S.

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $215,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in site acquisition and real estate development, with a strong focus on evaluating and negotiating site opportunities for data centers. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive process improvements in site evaluation and development.

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Site AcquisitionReal Estate DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsProject ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisDue DiligenceTransaction ExecutionZoningPermittingEnvironmental StudiesTitle ReviewInvestment Memo PreparationPipeline TrackingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship ManagementEntrepreneurial MindsetProactive Problem SolvingResourcefulness

Industry Keywords

Data CentersUtilitiesInfrastructure Project ManagementLand Development FundamentalsEconomic Development AgenciesLocal GovernmentsStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional CollaborationFast-Moving EnvironmentClient Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, evaluate, and deliver new data center sites across the U.S.
Collaborate with internal and external teams on site selection opportunities, including provisioning utilities such as power, water, and fiber
Support negotiations and agreements with local governments, economic development agencies, and landowners
Lead site acquisition efforts, including market analysis, site sourcing, due diligence, and transaction execution
Evaluate sites based on power availability, connectivity, zoning, permitting, and other development factors
Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, utilities, landowners, and local jurisdictions
Coordinate due diligence and entitlement processes, including environmental studies, title review, and permitting
Partner with strategy, engineering, finance, and legal teams
Prepare business cases and investment memos for site acquisitions and strategic growth decisions
Track and report pipeline progress, milestones, and challenges to leadership
Drive process improvements to make site evaluation and development more efficient and scalable
Perform other job-related duties as requested by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in real estate development, site acquisition, or infrastructure project management, ideally within data centers, energy, or industrial development
Strong understanding of land development fundamentals, utilities, permitting, and entitlement processes
Excellent analytical and negotiation skills; ability to evaluate complex site and transaction data
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment
Entrepreneurial mindset — proactive, resourceful, and comfortable owning outcomes end-to-end
Exceptional communication and relationship management skills
Ability to travel as needed to meet with clients and stakeholders (up to 50% of the time)