Director, Data Center Real Estate & Entitlements

Leap29; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Long-term growth potential

Ownership of large infrastructure sites

Job summary

A large-scale digital infrastructure platform is seeking a Director of Real Estate Development in New York to lead the delivery of mission-critical data center sites. This role requires a deep understanding of real estate development, infrastructure, and entitlements, as well as strong project management skills. The successful candidate will navigate complex regulatory environments, coordinate with utilities, and manage high-stakes development challenges. This position offers competitive compensation and significant growth opportunities within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in real estate development or large-scale industrial projects.
• Proven track record of fully entitling complex developments.
• Strong experience coordinating with electric utilities and grid operators.

Responsibilities

• Lead full real estate entitlement processes for large-scale data center developments.
• Manage complex permitting strategies across jurisdictions.
• Oversee site control and land strategy including acquisitions and long-term leases.

Skills

Real estate development

Infrastructure development

Project management

Regulatory navigation

Strong commercial mindset

Job description

A large-scale digital infrastructure platform is seeking a Director of Real Estate Development in New York to lead the delivery of mission-critical data center sites. This role requires a deep understanding of real estate development, infrastructure, and entitlements, as well as strong project management skills. The successful candidate will navigate complex regulatory environments, coordinate with utilities, and manage high-stakes development challenges. This position offers competitive compensation and significant growth opportunities within a dynamic environment.