Project Development Manager- Data Centers
Core
Lead complex AI infrastructure and data center projects from executed agreements through construction readiness, transforming strategic acquisitions into development-ready projects.
Role type
Senior IC project development manager (data centers & AI infrastructure)
Builds
Physical data center infrastructure and mission-critical facilities
Domain
Data center development, AI infrastructure, industrial development
Required skills
data center development, permitting & entitlement management, utility coordination, pre-construction planning, risk management, multidisciplinary team leadership, project controls, stakeholder alignment
Preferred skills
hyperscale data center development, self-development or joint venture delivery models, utility coordination strategy, professional engineering (PE) or PMP certification
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead development of AI infrastructure projects from agreement to construction readiness; Develop and manage integrated roadmaps, schedules, budgets, and risk registers; Coordinate permitting, entitlement, and utility planning activities; Partner with utilities, municipalities, and consultants to validate executable plans; Establish development standards, governance frameworks, and readiness criteria; Verify completion of permits and obligations before handoff to delivery; Identify and resolve development risks early; Align internal and external stakeholders to prevent scope/cost/schedule drift.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC