Real Estate Site Developer - Master Planner

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•,

10d•$120,000 - $165,000•Remote

About The Position

At Salas O’Brien, we are engineered for impact, a passion that extends to our team as much as our projects. We are committed to living our values: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means our team members work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem-solving and have limitless potential to build unique, meaningful, and high-impact careers with great total rewards. Salas O’Brien, founded in 1975, is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We design lasting solutions for pressing challenges across various industries, including data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, and education. Our technical expertise is complemented by a strong team of business development, HR, finance, IT, and marketing professionals.

Requirements

10 years relevant work experience including 5 years of field experience
Able to learn, adapt, and be open / flexible to client and company needs, training, and mentoring
Able to be flexible to client needs and flexible compensation based upon the nature of the assignment
Experience in greenfield project planning and coordination with resources: Engineering – all disciplines, Architect, Local government agencies, Private and Public Utilities, Surveyors, Geotechnical, Construction Contractors, Other related agencies, resources, and contractors, Equipment Vendors
Microsoft Office and related software, and ability to learn new software as assignments require
Lifting/carrying: Carrying light loads related to field measurement equipment, equipment cases weighing 15 lbs. or less.
Dexterity: Ability to type using a keyboard with relative efficiency, ability to make handwritten notes and sketches indoors and outdoors at industrial plant and construction sites at any time of the year.
Walking/Climbing: Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted. Ability to crawl in to areas if necessary.
Visual Acuity: Ability to discern single line and 3-dimensional computer images representing objects being designed or drafted.
Hearing: Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
Physical exertion: Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
Breathing: Ability to work while wearing a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus if required on a project.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree (Engineering, Construction, or related field)
Field Construction, Project Management, or related experience
Experience in industrial manufacturing, energy, or data centers
Knowledge in safety or related fields
Design experience

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted extension of the Owner’s team, providing objective, technically grounded guidance during early project planning and development.
Advocate for client business goals, operational requirements, and capital investment strategies throughout all phases of site evaluation and planning.
Lead development of industrial site and campus master plans, incorporating future expansion, phasing, and infrastructure scalability.
Translate manufacturing processes, material flow, and logistics requirements into efficient and buildable site strategies.
Identify site constraints and opportunities related to zoning, land use, access, utilities, and adjacent uses.
Project and Program Management, Owner’s representation to 3rd party: agencies, contractors, vendors, suppliers, firms, and partners.
Plan and manage site selection efforts, including development of evaluation criteria, site screening, and comparative analysis.
Assess candidate sites based on manufacturing needs, including utility capacity, transportation access, labor availability, and regulatory environment.
Oversee due diligence activities such as environmental assessments, geotechnical investigations, and land-use compatibility reviews.
Support engagement with economic development entities, including evaluation of incentives and site readiness.
Evaluate availability, capacity, reliability, and redundancy of key utility systems (electric, water, wastewater, natural gas, telecom).
Engage directly with utility providers to define service requirements, interconnection strategies, upgrade needs, and delivery timelines.
Develop conceptual utility infrastructure plans aligned with facility demands and long-term expansion goals.
Identify utility-related risks and constraints, recommending mitigation approaches and alternative strategies.
Lead development of permitting roadmaps and regulatory strategies aligned with project scope, schedule, and jurisdictional requirements.
Identify all required permits and approvals (zoning, environmental, site development, utilities, building, etc.) early in the planning process.
Coordinate and engage proactively with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to confirm expectations, timelines, and approval pathways.
Assess jurisdictional constraints including zoning limitations, development standards, environmental regulations, and utility governance.
Facilitate pre-application meetings and regulatory workshops to de-risk approvals and align stakeholders.
Monitor permitting risks and critical path items, advising clients on strategies to maintain schedule and avoid delays.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and planning teams to integrate civil, environmental, and infrastructure considerations into early decision-making.
Ensure alignment between master planning assumptions and downstream engineering and design criteria.
Identify and evaluate key risks related to site conditions, infrastructure, permitting, and constructability.
Develop clear, data-driven analyses and recommendations to enable informed client decision-making.
Facilitate coordination among client teams, design consultants, utility providers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Lead workshops, planning sessions, and executive presentations to align stakeholders and drive decisions.
Support development of project execution strategies, including site development sequencing, permitting approaches, and infrastructure implementation.
Provide continuity from planning through early design phases to ensure alignment with initial project objectives.
Travel and relocate to client sites for extended assignments.
Travel and be on site as projects require.
Work independently but able to coordinate with the client team, engineering team, and other 3rd parties.
Represent client as owner’s agent with contractors, suppliers, and 3rd parties.
Provide Quality Control in the interest of the client’s projects.