Compensation
Compensation:
$195-$235K (Offers Bonus)
Essential Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end site development for a portfolio of data center projects—from early diligence and site access through construction commencement—with active stakeholder engagement, risk management, and commercial oversight
Negotiate key agreements with external partners, including land acquisitions, development agreements, and other commercial contracts that support risk mitigation and project advancement
- Direct cross-functional evaluation of potential sites by leading a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts across engineering, legal, planning, and other domains
- Oversee all development activities, including land use and entitlements, permitting, physical and legal due diligence, and other pre-construction workstreams
- Serve as the primary liaison with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), external stakeholders, landowners, and vendors for assigned development projects
Collaborate with internal teams—including energy, fiber, finance, water & wastewater, and economic development—to identify and address key project risks and ensure long-term viability
- Communicate project value by partnering with leadership to articulate the customer proposition and strategic fit of priority sites
- Represent the project internally and externally, providing clear, concise updates to leadership and leading customer-facing development discussions
- Ensure effective project execution by working with the project manager to develop and manage budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
- Contribute to team growth and scalability by helping establish strong diligence and reporting practices and continuously improving development processes and systems
- Education, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, real estate, environmental management, civil architecture) and 10+ years of experience leading large-scale, complex site development projects or portfolios in the data center or commercial real estate industry
Proven success in negotiating commercial agreements, including land control, energy, water/wastewater service, and economic development agreements
Demonstrated ability to work with external stakeholders, including authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), utilities, and economic development agencies to advance complex infrastructure projects
- Strong experience leading cross-functional initiatives, with responsibility for project strategy, budgets, schedules, and risk management
- Demonstrated trust-based leadership, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes without formal authority
- Proficiency in environmental due diligence, permitting, and entitlements for large-scale developments
- Skilled at communicating with senior leadership and executive stakeholders across the organization
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-functional environment
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience evaluating the feasibility and ROI of large capital investments
- Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration
At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.
Here to support you
At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.
- Hybrid working environment
- Team building and educational opportunities
- Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
Unlimited PTO
- RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
- Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan
- Equal Opportunity Employer
