Manager, Site Development

Rowan Digital Infrastructure

. Lead the origination and development of data center development activities across the project portfolio .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale site development projects, including real estate development due diligence, permitting, and entitlements. Proven ability to negotiate commercial agreements and manage cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and enhance project outcomes.

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Site Development LeadershipReal Estate Development Due DiligenceCommercial Agreement NegotiationCross-Functional Team ManagementRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Site Due DiligencePermittingEntitlementsLand AcquisitionProject StrategyBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementContract ManagementRisk AssessmentInfrastructure Development

Soft Skills

Trust-Based LeadershipInfluencing OutcomesCollaborationStakeholder EngagementCommunication

Industry Keywords

Data Center DevelopmentCommercial Real EstateEconomic DevelopmentUtilities CoordinationAuthorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the origination and development of data center development activities across the project portfolio
Determine which sites to pursue and advance them through due diligence and entitlements into the leasing and construction pipeline
Collaborate with senior-level deal leads on site origination, initial site screening, pipeline management, site due diligence, title curative actions, and risk management
Manage site due diligence contractors, including contracts, onsite activities, schedules, and budgets
Support negotiations for land acquisitions, development agreements, and other commercial contracts
Coordinate cross-functional evaluation of potential sites with power/energy, engineering, legal, planning, and other subject matter experts
Manage land transactions, land use and entitlements, permitting, physical and legal due diligence, and other pre-construction workstreams
Relay development impacts on key investment metrics
Collaborate with energy, fiber, finance, water & wastewater, legal, and economic development teams to address project risks
Represent projects internally and externally and provide updates to project teams and leadership
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)
5+ years of experience leading large-scale, complex site development projects or portfolios in the data center or commercial real estate industry
Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial agreements, including land purchase agreements, 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
Demonstrated trust-based leadership, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes without formal authority
Proficiency in real estate development due diligence, permitting, and entitlements for large-scale developments
Ability to travel up to 25% for company gatherings or to 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