Site Development Manager

The Rundown AI, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is looking for a Site Development Manager to oversee and execute development projects for data centers in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in site development, strong project management skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively with various stakeholders. This role involves significant travel and requires innovative problem solving to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 12+ years of direct site development experience.
• Experience leading negotiations with authorities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Drive coordination and execution of development projects.
• Lead the entitlements process and manage risks.
• Organize communication among internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Planning, Science or Environmental management

Tools

Google Suite

Excel

Project Management Software

PowerPoint

Job description

Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Leading and executing smart development strategy is critical to leading the AI race by ensuring capacity availability, speed to market, risk management, and flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency. Meta is seeking a highly experienced, organized and outgoing development leader to join the Data Center Site Development team and help build its rapidly scaling owned data center property portfolio.A successful Site Development Manager candidate is a proven industry leader who has a keen aptitude to think both strategically and analytically, to dive into the details and also assess projects and issues from a global view, and to develop out-of-the-box solutions and navigate the challenges that accompany projects of large scale. The Site Development Manager is tenacious, results driven and a driven project manager. A focus on communicating effectively, forming partnerships and influencing and driving internal and external stakeholders is a requirement for this position.

Site Development Manager Responsibilities:

• Drive coordination and execution of holistic and life-cycle development execution to increase critical capacity for Meta in both new markets and in expansion of existing regions
• Drive the entitlements process (e.g., zoning, land use permitting) to ensure accurate and timely submission and execution of the necessary site entitlements and permits to meet project timelines
• Lead the diligence and development process to vet prospective sites and assess site risks and opportunities by analyzing regional and site - specific information pertaining to (i) permitting and land use data (ii) information regarding federal, state and local taxes and incentives (iii) data on energy (including renewable energy), water and wastewater availability and cost (iv) network connectivity (vi) legal and physical risk and associated financial implications
• Take the lead role in organizing communications by creating scalable processes with and tracking progress towards on-time delivery of projects by key internal and external stakeholders in support of the site selection effort, including capacity planning, data center design and construction, external consulting partners, network engineering, legal, tax, policy and finance
• Work with a wide range of key project team members to influence success, ensure alignment among all internal stakeholders and to find creative ways to overcome obstacles in the site development process
• Negotiate, execute and track critical development and associated agreements to support build-out of sites and supporting infrastructure
• Drive the preparation of project recommendations for presentation to management for approval
• Influence the development of Meta's near- and long-term data center location and leased portfolio strategy
• Lifecycle execution of portfolio of existing sites under construction or in operations to facilitate on time and quality delivery and development of the site that meets permit requirements and local expectations
• Develop scalable, efficient tools and processes to improve delivery and communication for data center site development
• This role requires 25-50% travel
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Planning, Science or Environmental management
• 12 + years of direct site development experience, or equivalent experience leading delivery of large scale, complex development projects
• Proven experience autonomously and successfully managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure project success
• Experience with a range of project management tools and software, (e.g. Google Suite, Excel, project management software, PowerPoint, etc)
• Proven experience leading negotiations with City and other relevant Authorities Having Jurisdiction to deliver critical development agreements
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced technical degree, law degree or MBA
• Experience in leading large and complex engineering infrastructure projects
• Experience leading teams of development or engineering professionals
  
  

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$188,000/year to $256,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.