Director, Data Center Development

• →Lead intelligence gathering across the data center development landscape, with a focus on power access, transmission limitations, permitting risk, construction readiness, and commissioning timelines
• →Evaluate proposed and active projects across North America to determine which opportunities are most likely to move forward, encounter delays, or face execution challenges
• →Build a forward-looking view of regional growth by analyzing utility capacity, interconnection processes, substation availability, large load approvals, and broader grid conditions
• →Translate technical and commercial findings into actionable market insight for stakeholders making strategic and investment decisions
• →Develop and maintain trusted relationships with utilities, developers, EPC firms, consultants, equipment suppliers, and regulatory contacts to uncover nuanced market intelligence
• →Monitor development activity across hyperscale, colocation, AI, and enterprise infrastructure segments, identifying leading indicators tied to growth, slowdown, or shifting demand
• →Track how permitting, land use, environmental review, and local approval dynamics may affect project timing and market attractiveness
• →Assess supply chain and construction factors, including labor availability, contractor capacity, energization schedules, and lead times for critical electrical and mechanical equipment
• →Represent the organization in industry settings, including conferences and direct outreach, to strengthen visibility and deepen proprietary channel insights

• 12 or more years of experience in data center development, power infrastructure, utility interconnection, transmission planning, industrial construction, or energy infrastructure development
• Hands-on experience guiding projects through multiple phases such as site selection, utility coordination, permitting, construction execution, and commissioning
• Deep understanding of data center economics, utility operations, transmission systems, power markets, and the commercial drivers that shape infrastructure deployment
• Strong network across utilities, developers, engineering and construction partners, equipment suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders
• Ability to synthesize technical, operational, and market inputs into clear intelligence that supports strategic action
• Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate complex topics to a range of technical and non-technical audiences

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

• MBA
• Master's degree in Power Systems Engineering or Energy Systems
• Juris Doctor with emphasis in land use, environmental matters, or utility regulation

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