Senior Director, Development

Crusoe•San Francisco, CA

1d•$310,000 - $360,000•Onsite

About The Position

Crusoe is seeking a Senior Director, Development to serve as the strategic architect and executive lead for our flagship AI data center campuses. These are not just buildings; they are multi-billion dollar infrastructure assets that represent the frontier of AI compute. In this high-impact leadership role, you will own the end-to-end development lifecycle for our largest capital investments. You are responsible for transforming raw land and power into operational excellence, navigating the complexities of large-scale industrial development, and mitigating executive-level risk. You will lead a multidisciplinary ecosystem of internal experts and external partners to deliver the physical engine of Crusoe’s growth. Location: This role is required to be in-office 5 days per week in our San Francisco, CA headquarters.

Requirements

Experience: 15+ years of progressive leadership in large-scale real estate development, with a track record of delivering projects in industrial, life sciences, or energy infrastructure.
Strategic Acumen: Deep expertise in navigating the "Pre-Construction Gauntlet"—entitlements, environmental CEQA/NEPA processes, and complex utility interconnects.
Executive Presence: Proven ability to influence at the C-suite and Board level, as well as with external public-sector stakeholders.
Operational Rigor: A mastery of master scheduling and a "bias for action" that allows you to thrive in a fast-paced, vertically integrated environment.
Technical Depth: Strong fluency in construction law, sophisticated project finance structures, and the engineering requirements of high-density infrastructure.
Location: Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in the Data Center or Renewable Energy sectors.
An entrepreneurial background or experience scaling infrastructure in a high-growth startup environment.
Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Real Estate Development, or JD).

Responsibilities

Executive Project Ownership: Lead the strategic execution of multi-billion dollar AI campuses, serving as the ultimate point of accountability for delivery, budget, and quality.
Strategic Lifecycle Management: Drive the full development stack—from site selection and entitlement strategy to complex municipal negotiations and final commissioning.
High-Stakes Stakeholder Diplomacy: Act as the primary face of Crusoe to government officials, utility executives, and community leaders to secure critical entitlements and infrastructure.
Advanced Risk Orchestration: Anticipate macroeconomic, regulatory, and technical bottlenecks before they manifest, implementing sophisticated mitigation strategies to keep "speed-to-market" as a competitive advantage.
Team: Collaborate with a world-class team of construction managers, engineers, and consultants, fostering a culture of high-performance and "pathfinding" in uncharted development territory.
Financial & Contractual Stewardship: Oversee complex EPC contracts and master project budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline across massive capital outlays.