Director, Site Development

Rowan Digital Infrastructure

. Lead end-to-end site development for a portfolio of data center projects from early diligence and site access through construction commencement .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $195,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale site development projects, including environmental due diligence, permitting, and entitlements, while effectively managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams. Proven ability to negotiate commercial agreements and communicate with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

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Site Development LeadershipCommercial Agreement NegotiationEnvironmental Due DiligenceCross-Functional Project ManagementFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Site DevelopmentEnvironmental Due DiligencePermittingEntitlementsBudget ManagementRisk ManagementProject StrategyROI EvaluationCommercial AgreementsLand Acquisition

Soft Skills

Trust-Based LeadershipInfluencing OutcomesAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Data CenterCommercial Real EstateAuthorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)UtilitiesEconomic Development

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
Negotiate land acquisitions, development agreements, and other commercial contracts
Direct cross-functional evaluation of potential sites with engineering, legal, planning, and other subject matter experts
Oversee land use and entitlements, permitting, physical and legal due diligence, and pre-construction workstreams
Serve as primary liaison with AHJs, external stakeholders, landowners, and vendors
Collaborate with energy, fiber, finance, water and wastewater, and economic development teams to address project risks
Partner with leadership to articulate customer proposition and strategic fit of priority sites
Represent projects internally and externally, provide leadership updates, and lead customer-facing development discussions
Work with the project manager to develop and manage budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
Establish diligence and reporting practices and improve development processes and systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, real estate, environmental management)
10+ years of experience leading large-scale, complex site development projects or portfolios in the data center or commercial real estate industry
Proven success negotiating commercial agreements, including land control, energy, water/wastewater service, and economic development agreements
Experience working with external stakeholders, including authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), utilities, and economic development agencies
Strong experience leading cross-functional initiatives with responsibility for project strategy, budgets, schedules, and risk management
Trust-based leadership and ability to influence outcomes without formal authority
Proficiency in environmental due diligence, permitting, and entitlements for large-scale developments
Skilled at communicating with senior leadership and executive stakeholders
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 feasibility and ROI of large capital investments
Ability to travel up to 40% for company gatherings or project sites

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
RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan