Manager, Site Development

Rowan
Denver
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 125,000 - 150,000 annuallyFunction: Product ManagementExperience: 5-7 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Cross-functional leadership","Risk management","Organization","Stakeholder management"]

Lead site origination and development for a portfolio of U.S. data center projects, shaping the development strategy from early screening through due diligence, entitlements, and construction commencement. Manage due diligence contractors, coordinate cross-functional evaluations across power/energy, engineering, legal, and planning, and support negotiations for land acquisitions and commercial agreements. Provide clear leadership-level updates and help improve diligence and reporting processes.

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Rowan
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Manager, Site Development

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Job Summary

Lead site origination and development for a portfolio of U.S. data center projects, shaping the development strategy from early screening through due diligence, entitlements, and construction commencement. Manage due diligence contractors, coordinate cross-functional evaluations across power/energy, engineering, legal, and planning, and support negotiations for land acquisitions and commercial agreements. Provide clear leadership-level updates and help improve diligence and reporting processes.
Location: Denver
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Collaborate with senior deal leads on site development activities for a project portfolio, including site screening, due diligence, title curative actions, and risk management through construction commencement.
  • •Independently manage site due diligence contractors, overseeing contract management, onsite activities, schedules, and budgets.
  • •Support senior deal leads with key agreement negotiations including land acquisitions, development agreements, and other commercial contracts.
  • •Coordinate cross-functional evaluation of potential sites with subject matter experts across power/energy, engineering, legal, planning, and related domains.
  • •Advance development workstreams such as land transactions, land use and entitlements, permitting, and due diligence, and communicate impacts on investment metrics to internal teams and leadership.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 150,000 annually
Perks:Health Insurance401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5–7 years of experience leading large-scale, complex site development projects or portfolios in data center or commercial real estate.
  • •Strong experience negotiating commercial agreements, including land purchase and energy, water/wastewater, and economic development agreements.
  • •Experience coordinating stakeholders such as AHJs, utilities, and economic development agencies to advance infrastructure projects.
  • •Proficiency in real estate development due diligence, permitting, and entitlements for large-scale developments.
  • •Track record leading cross-functional initiatives with responsibility for strategy, budgets, schedules, and risk management.
Experience:5-7 yearsData center projectsCommercial real estateInfrastructure developmentEnergy/utility projects
Education:Bachelor's in Business, Real Estate, Environmental Management
Skills:NegotiationCross-functional leadershipRisk managementOrganizationStakeholder management

Company Brief

Rowan
Rowan Digital is a digital agency delivering web design, development, branding, and digital marketing services. They work with startups and businesses to build online products, improve user experience, and drive growth through tailored digital solutions.
Industry: Professional Services
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