Required Skills & Experience
-7–10 years of experience in data center development, real estate development, or a closely related field. -Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Planning, Development, Construction Management, or a related discipline. -Strong experience leading projects through site due diligence, entitlements, permitting, and regulatory approvals. -Knowledge of zoning, land use, CEQA/NEPA, and permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions. -Experience managing complex project schedules, budgets, risks, milestones, and development deliverables. -Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical subject matter experts. -Experience working with municipalities, utility providers, consultants, and regulatory agencies. -Strong project management, analytical, organizational, communication, and executive reporting skills.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
-Data center or other mission-critical development experience. -Experience with both build-to-suit (BTS) and speculative development projects. -Experience evaluating power, fiber, water, access, utility interconnection, and site constructability. -Experience supporting site selection, acquisitions, and early-stage feasibility assessments. -Familiarity with Procore, Excel, PowerPoint, project dashboards, and similar project management tools. -Experience developing standardized development processes, trackers, and reporting tools. -Advanced degree in a relevant field. Ability to travel domestically up to 20%.
Job Description
The Senior Associate, North American Development will lead data center development projects from Letter of Intent through entitlements, permitting, and regulatory approvals, preparing sites for successful handoff to the delivery team. This role will oversee site due diligence, feasibility, zoning, utility coordination, environmental requirements, project schedules, budgets, and development risks across multiple projects.
This individual will serve as a central point of coordination across internal teams, municipalities, utilities, consultants, and other external partners. The role requires strong development and project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple development pathways, customer requirements, and competing priorities while driving each site toward the highest-value outcome.
This role requires working onsite five days per week at the Bellevue, WA office, with travel as needed.