Data Center Development Strategist — Contractor

Shadeform; Poland; Remote; PLN 448,933 - 710,810; Full time

Job summary

Shadeform is seeking an experienced Data Center Development Advisor to vet sites, review design specs, and oversee feasibility across the development lifecycle for 2.5–100MW projects. You will liaise with the landowner partner and Shadeform’s engineering teams on buildout economics and density considerations.

The role is project-based with potential to become full-time as the pipeline grows, and may involve remote, international collaboration with US partners.

Qualifications

• Direct experience managing or overseeing the development/construction of data center facilities, ideally across the sub-100MW range.
• Strong grasp of power infrastructure, cooling systems, and site selection criteria.
• Existing relationships across construction, MEP engineering, and general contracting.
• Comfort working independently and engaging on a flexible, per-project cadence.
• Bonus: experience with high-density / AI-GPU deployments, powered-land deals, or colo/hyperscale builds.

Responsibilities

• Vet prospective sites for data center suitability (power, cooling, connectivity, land constraints, permitting risk).
• Review design specs, MEP plans, and construction documentation for feasibility and cost.
• Advise on facility layout, power density, and buildout economics across the 2.5–100MW range, including high-density GPU/AI deployments.
• Serve as a technical liaison between Shadeform, our landowner partner, and construction/engineering teams.
• Bring and leverage your network of construction, engineering, and GC contacts as needed.

Skills

Data center development

Construction oversight

Power infrastructure

Cooling systems

MEP engineering

General contracting relationships

Independent work

Job description

Shadeform is seeking an experienced Data Center Development Advisor to vet sites, review design specs, and oversee feasibility across the development lifecycle for 2.5–100MW projects. You will liaise with the landowner partner and Shadeform’s engineering teams on buildout economics and density considerations.

The role is project-based with potential to become full-time as the pipeline grows, and may involve remote, international collaboration with US partners.