Data Center Development Lead: US Markets & Global Travel

Confidential Careers; Madrid; Remote; EUR 107,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Data Center Development Manager to lead U.S. data center origination strategy from Spain. You will drive market expansion, identify opportunities, and oversee projects from inception to execution in a dynamic digital infrastructure market.

Travel between the US and Spain twice a month is required. The role demands strong site acquisition, permitting, and real estate development expertise, with a focus on energy-efficient, low-carbon data centers.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in site origination or infrastructure projects (data centers, logistics parks, energy or industrial assets).
• Proven track record in land negotiation, zoning, and permitting.
• Strong understanding of the US real estate market.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and originate new data center opportunities, focusing on land acquisition, zoning, and long-term value creation.
• Lead site selection and negotiation with landowners, developers, and public authorities.
• Oversee permitting and regulatory approvals, including building and energy-related permits.
• Manage early-stage development activities, including feasibility, market positioning, and investment memos.
• Coordinate with internal technical and energy teams to align timelines and site specifications.
• Build and maintain relationships with local communities and infrastructure stakeholders.
• Contribute to the national growth strategy and site rollout plan in line with company goals.
• Ensure compliance with real estate and environmental requirements.

Skills

Site origination

Land negotiation

Permitting

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

US real estate market

Job description

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Data Center Development Manager to lead U.S. data center origination strategy from Spain. You will drive market expansion, identify opportunities, and oversee projects from inception to execution in a dynamic digital infrastructure market.

Travel between the US and Spain twice a month is required. The role demands strong site acquisition, permitting, and real estate development expertise, with a focus on energy-efficient, low-carbon data centers.