Development Manager

Tract; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K program

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A leading data center development firm in Denver is seeking a Development Manager to oversee the development process for data center projects. The ideal candidate should have over five years of experience in land development, strong project management skills, and the ability to engage with local governments and stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in large-scale land development or civil engineering.
• Proven ability to manage projects and teams effectively.
• Experience with data center, utility, or telecom engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management efforts from site selection to execution.
• Interface with local governments and stakeholders.
• Drive entitlement processes to meet project milestones.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Detail-Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Tract is a team of digital infrastructure experts dedicated to accelerating responsible data center growth by developing master-planned data center parks with access to pre-positioned power and fiber in key markets where hyperscale and AI demand is going. Our approach is collaborative with governments, utilities, cities, and regions to ensure development is targeted for the optimal locations to maximize the economic development benefits for the community while being good stewards of the land and minimizing the impact on neighbors.

Position Overview:

The Development Manager will be a key position as Tract’s primary lead in the development efforts in selected markets, interfacing with local governments, technical consultants, and contractors. The Development Manager will collaborate with a matrixed set of stakeholders, focusing on all stages of the development process such as site selection, diligence, master planning, zoning/entitlements, permitting, extending infrastructure, and supporting earthworks specific to data center campus uses. They will act as the technical land development lead and project champion throughout the development process, managing the project strategy and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. A strong Development Manager candidate demonstrates a unique ability to blend project management and site development skills and are proactive in generating creative solutions to address the complexities of large-scale development projects. Moreover, they must exhibit tenacity and a results-driven mindset where effective communication and partnership-building with both internal and external stakeholders is key.

This is an exciting role with an opportunity to build skills, leverage experienced mentorship, and grow within a dynamic company on the cutting edge of data center campus development.

Responsibilities:

In addition to other duties assigned by supervisors, the Development Manager will have the following key primary functional responsibilities:

Project Management

• Lead site inquiry and diligence efforts to evaluate prospective sites, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Oversee local due diligence processes and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to master planning and provide strategic input on land planning concepts.
• Drive the entitlement process, ensuring timely submission and execution of permits to meet project milestones.
• Prepare RFPs for consultants and engineers, negotiate terms, and recommend awards to management.
• Coordinate and manage contractors, engineers, and consultants for land improvement projects.
• Support utility planning and maintain relationships with public utility entities.
• Serve as the primary point of communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide project-level strategic guidance to management, including updates through reports and dashboards.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Uphold company Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
• Contribute to the development of scalable tools and processes to improve project delivery and communication.

Government & Regulatory Interface

• Represent the company in interactions with local governments, planning/zoning commissions, and public works staff.
• Attend City Council and County Supervisor meetings as required.
• Collaborate with local assessors, clerks, and state/local Economic Development Offices.
• Support entitlement and permitting processes, including securing easements and Rights of Way.

Community Engagement

• Act as a positive representative of Tract, consistently reflecting company values within the community.
• Build and maintain relationships with adjacent neighbors and community groups

Required Traits, Expertise, and Skills:

• Responsible, ethical, and collaborative mindset with a can-do attitude and pride in work product
• Ability to manage projects and teams to successful and predictable conclusion
• Ability to problem solve, leveraging independent analysis, local relationships, corporate resources, and executive support
• Strong work ethic, with ability to manage time and energy independently toward well-understood target outcomes
• Curiosity coupled with the ability to network in structured and unstructured environments to quickly identify, understand and communicate opportunities and challenges
• Detail oriented to support data-driven analysis and decision making
• Strong written communication skills including internal reports and dashboards and external land use applications
• Strong verbal communication skills including internal presentations and public speaking at local government meetings
• Ability to collaborate with and guide both external teams and internal teams
• Baseline financial expertise, including budgeting and managing project expenses
• Eagerness to be a part of building something unique, special, and valuable in a dynamic environment with a top-notch team

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Engineering, Real Estate Development, Architecture, Planning, or equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum five years’ experience in large-scale land development, civil engineering, site planning, and/or construction. Current or past Professional Engineer licensure greatly preferred. Data center, utility, or telecom engineering experience greatly preferred.

Expected Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 (Base + Bonus)

Tract Capital Employment:

Tract Capital employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Tract Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [e-mail].