fourfoundLos Angeles, CA
Vice President, Data Center Development
We’re working with a leading data center developer seeking a VP, Development to support the growth of a rapidly expanding hyperscale & AI data center portfolio.
Location: Remote in CT, MT or PT timezones
This opportunity is focused on developing and originating portfolio of ready-to-build data center sites. The role offers broad exposure across site origination, power strategy, entitlements, permitting and development execution, with meaningful influence on how projects are prioritized and advanced.
Responsibilities:
- Lead site sourcing, screening and diligence efforts across target markets for hyperscale development
- Evaluate sites across power availability, interconnection potential, fiber access, land constraints and commercial viability
- Advance projects through land control, entitlement, permitting and early-stage development milestones
- Support negotiations for land acquisitions, options, easements and related development agreements
- Partner with utilities, consultants and agencies on infrastructure planning and strategies to support site readiness
- Help assess and prioritize markets based on development feasibility, power dynamics, incentives and speed-to-market considerations
- Work closely with internal teams to transition sites from origination through development readiness
- Support pipeline planning, project strategy and investment-level materials for leadership decision-making
- Contribute to development processes, tools and best practices as the platform continues to scale
Experience:
5+ years in gas, wind, or data center development, Track record advancing projects through diligence, permitting and pre-construction activities Strong understanding of power infrastructure, utility coordination, zoning and entitlement pathways Commercially minded with strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams in a fast-moving development environmentBONUS: High 6 /7 figure deal bonuses + annual bonus
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Level
Manager
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Industry
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Posted
2 days ago