Development Manager

Beale Infrastructure•San Francisco, CA

2d•$150,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Development Manager will work closely with Beale development teams and subject-matter experts to drive go-to-market strategy, acquisitions and greenfield development execution for new hyperscale data centers. The Manager will have a direct role helping to shape Beale’s metro-level strategies and support a wide range of workstreams across property due diligence, utility strategies, campus planning, entitlement applications, tenant lease negotiations and development execution. This role is an exciting opportunity offering front-line experience with expert data center development and delivery teams working from project concept stage through to development de-risking, energization and construction. It also offers direct collaboration opportunities with hyperscale tenants, who include the world’s leading technology companies.

Requirements

real estate location strategy, project development and entitlements execution
working high-level knowledge of water and power infrastructure
ability to negotiate commercial agreements in support of land, civil improvements and infrastructure
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
2-4 years of experience in project management, real estate development, or construction, preferably with greenfield or large-scale development projects.
Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing reports and tracking project metrics.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with data centers is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead the entitlement process for data center sites, navigating local zoning, land use, and regulatory requirements.
Manage applications and processes to ensure project approvals and site readiness.
Oversee due diligence on project sites, gathering critical information on property attributes, permits, and condition reports.
Drive risk management efforts by tracking potential issues and preparing comprehensive mitigation plans.
Ensure all unmitigated risks are transparently tracked and reported to leadership.
Drive coordination between Development and Delivery teams to track project workstreams.
Develop and manage integrated project schedules and budgets.
Identify open risks and move quickly to escalate team concerns and implement resolution plans.
Track project milestones and critical path activities to identify potential schedule impacts.
Develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on timeline.
Prepare formal status updates and reporting for leadership and external stakeholders.
Manage consultant contracts, invoices, and NDAs to ensure compliance and timely processing.
Monitor project costs and commitments to support budget tracking.
Coordinate with finance to reconcile budgets and assist in preparing financial reports.
Manage and schedule project meetings with consultants, clients, and internal teams.
Maintain master contact lists and establish clear communication channels across all project stakeholders.
Record project and stakeholder meeting minutes and manage internal/external trackers to provide visibility into timelines.
Coordinate site visits and logistics for the Beale team, vendors, and client teams.
Maintain all project-related documents in project management systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Organize project files and notes to satisfy reporting requirements.
Manage version control and ensure transparent document access for the broader team