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Rowan Digital Infrastructure • Denver, CO

2d • $170,000 - $215,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future. Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, real estate, environmental management) 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

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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director