Senior Land Use & Permitting Lead - Data Center Projects

Rowan Digital Infrastructure; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health benefits

401(k) company contribution

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking a Land Use & Permitting Manager to oversee land use, zoning, and entitlement activities for a portfolio of data center projects. You will coordinate with project leads, AHJs, and internal teams to ensure permitting strategies align with construction schedules and project delivery dates.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in complex development, strong strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental or real estate (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years leading large-scale site development projects.
• Experience with local AHJ permitting processes.
• Proficient in online GIS databases and regulatory reporting.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and executive communication.
• Experience coordinating with engineers on permitting schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead local permitting and entitlement efforts for a portfolio of data center projects.
• Lead land use approvals including annexations, rezoning, use permits, variances, and subdivisions.
• Liaise between Rowan and AHJs to identify and track requirements.
• Manage permitting risks in land use and construction permitting.
• Develop and maintain local permitting matrices per site.
• Serve as land use expert in reporting to stakeholders.
• Support growth by improving diligence and processes.
• Train project leads on AHJ engagement and permitting.
• Evaluate new regions, policies; participate in risk analysis for new projects.
• Provide inputs to schedules and budgets.

Skills

AHJ permitting

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory analysis

GIS databases

Communication with executives

Site development for data centers

Analytical thinking

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning/environmental/real estate

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GIS platforms

Regulatory reporting tools

Online reporting platforms

Job description

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking a Land Use & Permitting Manager to oversee land use, zoning, and entitlement activities for a portfolio of data center projects. You will coordinate with project leads, AHJs, and internal teams to ensure permitting strategies align with construction schedules and project delivery dates.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in complex development, strong strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.