Director, Data Center Development

ROLE OVERVIEW

Nscale is seeking a Director, Data Center Development to lead end-to-end development of new AI data center sites across the Americas. This role involves working closely with the SVP, Site Selection to advance sites through the full development lifecycle, from origination and site control through entitlement, design coordination, and partnership with construction for ultimate delivery.

DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP & EXECUTION

• Own project development strategy, budgets, and schedules across the portfolio, driving speed-to-power and speed-to-market
• Lead a development team responsible for advancing a portfolio of AI data center sites from origination through diligence and FID
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across Energy and Power, Design, Preconstruction, and Sales to keep projects on schedule and on budget

SITE CONTROL, DUE DILIGENCE & ENTITLEMENTS

• Direct site due diligence — title, survey, geotechnical, environmental, zoning, and utility studies — and lead risk identification and mitigation
• Manage land acquisition and site-control efforts (purchase, option, ground lease) in partnership with Legal and external resources
• Manage entitlement and permitting strategy and schedule, engaging jurisdictions, land-use counsel, and consultants to de-risk the path to FID
• Partner with Energy and Power teams on utility interconnection and self-generation power procurement to validate deliverability

PROJECT DELIVERY & FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT

• Develop and manage integrated development budgets and total development cost, partnering with Preconstruction and Finance on capital planning and FID packages
• Track project milestones, costs, and risks, and report status to executive leadership
• Hire, mentor, and develop junior team members building a high-performance team culture as the group scales

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Represent the development team in executive reviews, investment committees, and partner and jurisdiction meetings
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, developers, brokers, utilities, and local authorities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of related experience in data center, real estate, or infrastructure development, with a track record advancing complex projects from site selection to construction
• Data center or mission-critical facility development experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise across the development lifecycle — site control, due diligence, entitlements and permitting, and design coordination
• Experience managing development budgets, schedules, and total development cost, and preparing FID / capital approval packages
• Working knowledge of power and utility interconnection and its role in data center deliverability
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office tools
• Willingness to travel up to 25% based on business needs

ABOUT NSCALE

Nscale is taking on the hyperscalers by building a vertically integrated GenAI cloud platform. We own the data centers, software, and applications that power today's AI stack using sustainable technology solutions. We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you'll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Collaboration is key, and we work together swiftly and respectfully, embracing adaptability and resilience in all we do.

VALUES

• Relentless Innovation
• Ownership and Accountability
• Openness and Transparency
• Customer-Centric Focus
• Sustainability
• Full-Speed Collaboration

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Nscale is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.