Senior Director, Development
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic execution of multi-billion dollar AI campuses, serving as the ultimate point of accountability for delivery, budget, and quality.
Drive the full development stack—from site selection and entitlement strategy to complex municipal negotiations and final commissioning.
Act as the primary face of Crusoe to government officials, utility executives, and community leaders to secure critical entitlements and infrastructure.
Anticipate macroeconomic, regulatory, and technical bottlenecks before they manifest, implementing sophisticated mitigation strategies to keep "speed-to-market" as a competitive advantage.
Collaborate with a world-class team of construction managers, engineers, and consultants, fostering a culture of high-performance and "pathfinding" in uncharted development territory.
Oversee complex EPC contracts and master project budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline across massive capital outlays.
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.
Qualifications
Location: Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Bonus Points: Direct experience in the Data Center or Renewable Energy sectors.
Entrepreneurial background or experience scaling infrastructure in a high-growth startup environment.
Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Real Estate Development, or JD).
Benefits
Competitive compensation and equity packages
Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
Employer contributions to HSA account
Paid parental leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Mental health & wellness support
Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
Cell phone stipend
401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
Volunteer time off
Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
Daily meals allowance
Additional perks & programs specific to location
Pay
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $250,000 -$305,000 + Bonus.
Schedule
This role is required to be in-office 5 days per week in our Dallas, TX office.