Senior Data Center Site Development Lead

Rowan Digital Infrastructure Pty Ltd; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Team building and educational events

Health benefits and 401(k) company‑con

Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance (case-by-case)

RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement

Job summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure seeks a Senior Manager of Site Development to lead the origination and development of data center projects across a diverse portfolio. This role shapes Rowan’s development strategy, negotiates land and development agreements, and advances sites through due diligence to leasing and construction.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in complex site development, experience evaluating power/energy availability, and excels in cross-functional leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or environmental management or equivalent experience.
• MBA or relevant certification is a plus but not required.
• 7+ years leading large-scale site development or portfolios in data center or CRE.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination and development of data center sites from screening to construction readiness.
• Manage due diligence contractors, schedules, budgets, and contract execution.
• Negotiate land purchases, development and other commercial agreements.
• Coordinate cross-functional evaluation with power/energy, engineering, legal, planning teams.
• Advise on entitlements, permitting, land use, and pre-construction workstreams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address risks and investment metrics.
• Provide clear updates to leadership and represent the project externally.

Skills

Site development leadership

Portfolio management

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Real estate due diligence

Power/energy knowledge

AHJ & utilities coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (a plus)

Tools

None

Job description

Rowan Digital Infrastructure seeks a Senior Manager of Site Development to lead the origination and development of data center projects across a diverse portfolio. This role shapes Rowan’s development strategy, negotiates land and development agreements, and advances sites through due diligence to leasing and construction.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in complex site development, experience evaluating power/energy availability, and excels in cross-functional leadership and