Remote Practice Lead: Data Center & Power Land Development

Blue Signal Search; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking an entrepreneurial Practice Lead to launch a data center and powered land development initiative. This remote, nationwide role offers autonomy to build a scalable platform backed by an investment organization.

Identify high-value sites, assess readiness, coordinate diligence, and form strategic partnerships with utilities and landowners. You will shape the early development program while guiding the team through initial milestones and growth.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience preferred, with consideration for 5–12 years.
• Direct experience identifying, evaluating, acquiring, or developing data center sites.
• Background with hyperscale tech, data center developer, or infra operator preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical power availability and utility engagement.
• Experience evaluating real estate opportunities and site diligence.
• Strong commercial judgment to prioritize opportunities with limited oversight.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability to build a new business.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and interest in growing a development function.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue attractive land development opportunities for data centers and related digital infra.
• Assess development readiness including utility capacity, electrical infrastructure, site characteristics, and market demand.
• Coordinate preliminary diligence and evaluate land options and site control arrangements.
• Build relationships with utilities, landowners, brokers, and industry partners to uncover opportunities.
• Evaluate development constraints, investment considerations, and project risks.
• Guide opportunities through early development milestones coordinating with internal teams.
• Help establish repeatable processes for evaluating opportunities and expanding the pipeline.
• Contribute to long-term business planning and shape the future development organization.

Skills

Experience 7-10 yrs

Data center sites

Hyperscale background

Power availability

Site diligence

Commercial judgment

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership potential

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking an entrepreneurial Practice Lead to launch a data center and powered land development initiative. This remote, nationwide role offers autonomy to build a scalable platform backed by an investment organization.

Identify high-value sites, assess readiness, coordinate diligence, and form strategic partnerships with utilities and landowners. You will shape the early development program while guiding the team through initial milestones and growth.