Data Center Site Selection & Predevelopment Lead

Beyond The Contract; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401k with match up to 6%

Scholarships & professional dev.

Wellness Spending Account

Cellphone Reimbursement

Mental Health Reimbursement

HRA/HSA contributions

Free catered lunches

Flexible Spending Account

Charitable contribution match

Job summary

NorthPoint Development is seeking a Development Manager, Site Selection & Predevelopment to join our Kansas City office in person. You will lead site selection strategies, evaluate feasibility, and coordinate with utilities to secure power and permitting for data center projects.

You will build robust proformas, manage schedules and budgets, and engage with public bodies to advance entitlements. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, or related field.
• 5+ years in land entitlement, site selection, or predevelopment, ideally with data center, industrial, or utility-scale infra experience.
• Strong knowledge of power/utility infrastructure and interconnection processes.
• Deep understanding of the land entitlement process including zoning and permits.
• Ability to travel as required to support site evaluation and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead site selection and market evaluation strategy for data center opportunities meeting power, fiber, and infra requirements.
• Evaluate sites for feasibility using test fits, title/survey review, environmental reports and geotechnical studies.
• Coordinate with utilities for power availability, capacity, and energization timelines.
• Develop repeatable site evaluation frameworks and scoring criteria for cross-market comparisons.
• Maintain entitlement and power milestones in detailed predevelopment schedules and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Travel readiness

Ambiguity tolerance

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Real Estate or related field

Tools

Financial modeling tools

Job description

NorthPoint Development is seeking a Development Manager, Site Selection & Predevelopment to join our Kansas City office in person. You will lead site selection strategies, evaluate feasibility, and coordinate with utilities to secure power and permitting for data center projects.

You will build robust proformas, manage schedules and budgets, and engage with public bodies to advance entitlements. Strong communication and project management skills are essential.