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CrusoeCrusoeSan Francisco, CA

Director, Development

Leads execution of multi-billion dollar AI data center campuses, overseeing planning, construction, permitting, contractor management, and risk mitigation. Requires 10+ years in real estate development, technical project oversight, and municipal coordination skills.

230k – 280k/yr
On-site10+ YOEEngineering Management

About the role

What You’ll Be Working On

Project Delivery

  • Leading the execution of Crusoe’s multi-billion dollar data center campuses from initial planning through final delivery.

Site Oversight

  • Directing construction managers, engineering teams, and third-party consultants.

Project Scheduling

  • Building and maintaining master project schedules, aligning design, permitting, and construction milestones.

Entitlements

  • Managing the oversight of entitlements and permitting processes with government agencies.

Risk Management

  • Identifying and proactively resolving execution risks before they impact the delivery timeline.

Stakeholder Coordination

  • Serving as a primary point of contact with government agencies and internal engineering stakeholders.

Infrastructure Management

  • Coordinating utility requirements and municipal approval processes.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate development roles, preferably in industrial, life sciences, or infrastructure.

Technical Knowledge

  • Extensive experience in large-scale development project oversight end-to-end.

Contract Management

  • Strong working knowledge of construction contracts and development-related agreements.

Leadership

  • Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels with limited oversight.

Project Navigation

  • Familiarity with utility coordination, permitting timelines, and municipal approval processes.

Location

  • Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Bonus Points

  • Prior exposure to data centers or digital infrastructure.
  • Experience with entrepreneurial environments with a bias toward action.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to HSA account
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellness support
  • Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
  • Volunteer time off

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $230,000 - $280,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Skills

Project SchedulingRisk ManagementContract ManagementPermitting ProcessesUtility CoordinationConstruction ManagementEntitlements OversightStakeholder CoordinationMunicipal ApprovalsReal Estate Development

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