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VP of Development - Data Centers (Dallas, TX)
We’re partnered with a global data center developer backed by institutional capital, delivering large-scale hyperscale and AI-ready campuses across key U.S. markets.
They are hiring a VP of Development to lead front-end development - focused on site identification, land acquisition, and early-stage project execution.
This is not a delivery role. It’s about finding, securing, and de-risking sites before handing over to preconstruction and construction teams.
The role:
• Lead site selection and land acquisition across multiple U.S. markets
• Drive due diligence, zoning, entitlements, and permitting
• Own power strategy - utilities, substations, interconnection, and early engagement
• Assess full site viability (land, power, fiber, access, environmental constraints)
• Work closely with landowners, brokers, utilities, and local authorities
• Progress sites through early development before handover to delivery teams
What we’re looking for:
• Proven experience in site selection and land acquisition for large-scale projects
• Strong background in entitlements, permitting, and early-stage development
• Direct experience working with utilities and power infrastructure
• Experience within data centers / digital infrastructure is strongly preferred
• Also open to candidates from:
• Power / energy developers
• Infrastructure platforms
• Crypto / HPC / AI data center developers
Why this role:
• Backed by significant capital with an aggressive U.S. growth pipeline
• Ability to shape multi-GW data center campuses from day one
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and investment decision-making
• High-impact role in one of the fastest-growing infrastructure sectors
Salary : $190,000 - $230,000