Remote-First Development Manager, AI Data Centers AMERs

Nscale; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Remote-friendly

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Nscale is seeking a Development Manager to drive AI data center site development across the Americas, guiding projects from site control to final investment decision (FID). You will manage diligence, entitlements, permitting, and design coordination while directing external consultants and mentoring junior staff to accelerate power-ready sites.

You will own schedules, budgets, and risks, coordinate with Energy, Design, and Preconstruction teams, and report progress to the Director and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of related experience in data center, commercial real estate, or infrastructure development, with a track record of advancing complex projects from site selection toward construction.
• Hands-on expertise across the development lifecycle, including site control, due diligence, entitlements and permitting, and design coordination.
• Experience managing development budgets and schedules and contributing to FID or capital approval packages.
• Working knowledge of power and utility interconnection and its role in data center deliverability.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and external partners in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned AI data center development projects from site control through diligence, entitlement, and FID.
• Develop and maintain project development plans, budgets, and schedules, driving speed-to-power and speed-to-market.
• Run the development lifecycle day-to-day, including site control, due diligence, entitlements, permitting, utility coordination, and design management.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across Energy and Power, Design, Preconstruction, and Sales, escalating key risks and decisions to the Director.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a relevant discipline

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nscale is seeking a Development Manager to drive AI data center site development across the Americas, guiding projects from site control to final investment decision (FID). You will manage diligence, entitlements, permitting, and design coordination while directing external consultants and mentoring junior staff to accelerate power-ready sites.

You will own schedules, budgets, and risks, coordinate with Energy, Design, and Preconstruction teams, and report progress to the Director and