Chief Development Officer

Montera Infrastructure

. Lead Montera's development organization and oversee the front end of the hyperscale data center development lifecycle .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading hyperscale data center development, including site origination, land control, utility engagement, and permitting processes. Capable of building and scaling multidisciplinary teams while ensuring alignment with customer requirements and long-term business objectives.

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Hyperscale Data Center DevelopmentUtility EngagementLand Transactions ManagementZoning and Entitlement ExpertiseTeam Building and Leadership

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Hard Skills

Site OriginationPower Availability EvaluationInterconnection ProcessesDevelopment AgreementsEnvironmental Due DiligenceConstruction ReadinessMarket Intelligence AnalysisRegulatory ApprovalsSustainability ConsiderationsFinancial Requirements Assessment

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceExcellent Communication SkillsCommercial JudgmentCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in Real Estate Development or Related Discipline

Industry Keywords

Data Center DevelopmentLarge-Scale InfrastructureEnergy SectorReal Estate DevelopmentCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Montera's development organization and oversee the front end of the hyperscale data center development lifecycle
Own development strategy, market and site selection, land acquisition and control, utility and power strategy, technical due diligence, entitlement, permitting, and development readiness through handoff to delivery
Lead development strategy and powered-land pipeline, prioritizing target markets based on power availability, customer demand, infrastructure, economics, and execution risk
Develop strategies for expanding the development portfolio and align opportunities with customer requirements and long-term business objectives
Establish repeatable processes and evaluation frameworks from market screening through construction readiness
Oversee site origination, evaluation, acquisition, land-control activities, land transactions, and development agreements
Lead negotiations with landowners, brokers, developers, and commercial stakeholders
Lead utility engagement, load requests, interconnection strategy, and energization planning
Evaluate power availability, utility capacity, grid constraints, energization timelines, financial requirements, and curtailment exposure
Own site due diligence across environmental, geotechnical, civil, survey, title, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and power disciplines
Partner with Engineering, Product, Technology, and Delivery teams on technical requirements, design coordination, constructability, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments
Ensure fiber connectivity and telecommunications infrastructure are incorporated into site planning
Establish development-to-delivery handoff standards and maintain executive accountability for site readiness
Lead land-use strategy, zoning, rezoning, annexation, parcelization, easements, entitlement, permitting, community engagement, and government affairs
Incorporate sustainability considerations into development planning and decision-making
Build and scale the Development organization, recruiting and developing a multidisciplinary team
Establish accountability, performance expectations, reporting standards, operating rhythms, governance frameworks, and decision-making tools
Report pipeline status, project risks, schedules, capital requirements, and key decisions to executive leadership
Collaborate with Delivery, Engineering, Product, Technology, Finance, and Commercial teams
Support customer and leasing discussions as senior authority on development strategy, feasibility, and site readiness
Travel regularly for site visits, utility and stakeholder meetings, development activities, and leadership sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Real Estate Development, Business, Planning, Energy, or a related discipline
15+ years of experience in data center development, large-scale infrastructure, energy, real estate development, or comparable environments
Significant leadership experience overseeing a development function, multidisciplinary team, or major development portfolio
Experience taking large-scale development opportunities from site origination through land control, due diligence, entitlement, power/interconnection, permitting, and construction handoff
Deep understanding of utility engagement, power availability, interconnection processes, energization schedules, and related commercial considerations
Experience managing land transactions, purchase and sale agreements, options, easements, title matters, and development agreements
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical diligence and translating findings into commercial, investment, and development decisions
Strong understanding of zoning, entitlement, permitting, regulatory approvals, and community engagement
Ability to evaluate complex development risks across power, infrastructure, environmental, technical, commercial, and regulatory disciplines
Experience building and scaling teams, processes, and organizational capabilities within a high-growth environment
Ability to work effectively with utilities, government officials, landowners, consultants, customers, investors, and executive leadership
Strong commercial judgment, executive presence, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the United States
Direct experience leading hyperscale data center development or other large-load infrastructure projects preferred
Experience building and managing a national or multi-market powered-land development pipeline preferred
Established relationships with utilities, landowners, municipalities, developers, and infrastructure stakeholders across key U.S. markets preferred
Experience evaluating large-scale power and infrastructure requirements preferred
Familiarity with data center design requirements, fiber connectivity, site infrastructure planning, and construction readiness considerations preferred
Experience managing community engagement, government affairs, and sustainability considerations preferred
Ability to leverage data, market intelligence, and decision-support tools preferred
Experience establishing development processes, reporting frameworks, and governance standards preferred
Hands-on leadership style combining executive-level strategy with detailed project execution preferred
Ability to operate independently, take ownership of ambiguous problems, and collaborate effectively in a founder-led, high-growth environment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage; employer pays 90% of health premiums for employees and dependents
Up to 8 weeks of paid time off per year, including holidays, PTO, and sick time
Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months of employment
401(k) plan with immediate eligibility
No vesting requirement
Employer 401(k) match contributions up to 6%
Up to $3,500 annual reimbursement for approved courses, certifications, conferences, and professional development
Remote work stipend
Remote-first work flexibility
Reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law