Senior Land Development Manager - Data Center Infrastructure

Keel Infrastructure; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Keel Infrastructure is seeking a Manager, Land Development to lead land development engineering across HPC data center and energy projects from due diligence to entitlement, design, and construction. This role bridges land development, engineering, and entitlement work, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants to keep projects moving toward energization.

You will partner with the VP and cross-functional teams to manage due diligence, permit processes, and integrated site design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Land Use Planning, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in land development, civil engineering, or entitlements, including large-scale projects.
• Experience managing due diligence, feasibility, and entitlement processes for large-scale development.
• Knowledge of grading, drainage, utilities, and roadways; ability to review consultant work.
• Experience coordinating with municipal planning/zoning departments, attorneys, and consultants.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to municipalities and leadership.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Supports site due diligence and feasibility assessments for prospective data center sites.
• Oversees entitlements, rezoning, and site plan approvals with local jurisdictions.
• Reviews civil design packages and coordinates with consultants and engineers.
• Manages field coordination during construction and project closeout.
• Represents the company at municipal meetings and hearings.
• Maintains stakeholder relationships with utilities, planners, and attorneys.

Skills

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Multi-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Land Use Planning, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Keel Infrastructure is seeking a Manager, Land Development to lead land development engineering across HPC data center and energy projects from due diligence to entitlement, design, and construction. This role bridges land development, engineering, and entitlement work, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants to keep projects moving toward energization.

You will partner with the VP and cross-functional teams to manage due diligence, permit processes, and integrated site design,