Development Manager Denver, Colorado, United States

Tract; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Unlimited PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Tract is seeking a Development Manager to lead multi-market data center development efforts, interfacing with local governments, consultants, and contractors. The role blends project management with site development, from due diligence to master planning and permitting.

You will manage budgets and schedules, drive entitlements, and represent the company in government meetings while upholding EHS standards. A PE license and 4+ years of large-scale land development experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Real Estate Development, Architecture, Planning, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in large-scale land development, civil engineering, site planning, and/or construction.
• Data center, utility, or telecom engineering experience greatly preferred.
• Professional Engineer licensure greatly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Data Center Development

Budgeting

Communication

Regulatory Liaison

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Real Estate Development

Architecture

Planning

Equivalent

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 wholesale demand is growing. Our approach is collaborative with cities and counties to ensure that development is targeted for the optimal locations to maximize revenue and economic development benefits for the community while being good stewards of the land and minimizing the impact on neighborhoods. Tract is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with real estate holdings throughout the United States.

Position Overview

The Development Manager will be a key position as Tract’s primarylead inthe development effortsin selectedmarkets, interfacing with local governments,technicalconsultants,and contractors.The Development Manager willcollaboratewitha matrixed set of stakeholders, focusing onall stagesof the development processsuch assiteselection,diligence,master planning, zoning/entitlements, permitting, extending infrastructure, andsupportingearthworks specific to data center campus uses.Theywill act as thetechnicalland developmentleadandproject champion throughout the development process, managing the projectstrategyand coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.A strong Development Manager candidatedemonstratesa unique ability to blendproject management and site development skillsandareproactive in generating creative solutions to address the complexities of large-scale development projects.Moreover, they mustexhibittenacity and a results-driven mindset where effectivecommunication andpartnership-buildingwith bothinternal and external stakeholdersiskey.

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.

Job 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 toproblem solve,leveragingindependent analysis, local relationships, corporate resources,and executive support
• Strong work ethic, with ability to manage time and energy independently towardwell-understoodtarget outcomes
• Curiosity coupled withtheability to network in structured and unstructured environments to quicklyidentify, 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 collaboratewith and guidebothexternal teams and internal teams
• Baseline financialexpertise, 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 and Experience

• Bachelor’sDegree in one of the following:Engineering,Real EstateDevelopment, Architecture, Planning,or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 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.

Annual Compensation Range: $150,000 - $160,000 Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus

Tract Employment

Tract 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 as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Tract 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] .