Director of Data Center Development & Growth

Netrality Properties, LP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability

Parental leave & fertility support

401k matching

Discount programs

Charitable gift matching

Job summary

Netrality Properties, LP seeks a Director of Data Center Development to lead site evaluation, feasibility, and preconstruction for new data center opportunities and expansions. The role demands coordinating with utilities, municipalities, and consultants to move projects from concept to construction readiness.

You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee budgets, and drive development milestones across multiple sites, with up to 50% travel supporting operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, real estate development, architecture, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in real estate development, construction, infrastructure, or related project development roles strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex development projects from initial site evaluation through preconstruction (budgeting, cost estimating, project scheduling, and procurement planning).
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including electrical distribution, utility power, cooling, and critical building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead site due diligence and development feasibility efforts for prospective data center sites and existing property expansions.
• Coordinate zoning, land-use, environmental, geotechnical, civil, structural, utility, and other property assessments.
• Lead utility engagement and power strategy for new development opportunities, including available capacity and MW delivery timelines.
• Oversee zoning, land-use, special-use and development approvals, building and code requirements, environmental approvals, and generator and air permitting.

Skills

Data center development

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Job description

Netrality Properties, LP seeks a Director of Data Center Development to lead site evaluation, feasibility, and preconstruction for new data center opportunities and expansions. The role demands coordinating with utilities, municipalities, and consultants to move projects from concept to construction readiness.

You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee budgets, and drive development milestones across multiple sites, with up to 50% travel supporting operations.