Site Development Associate – Data Center Development

Skills

About the Role

Support data center site development in and around Waco, Texas by advancing entitlement and permitting, working with public officials and utilities, negotiating with landowners, supporting land acquisition, managing real estate and mineral-rights matters, and communicating project risks and timelines.

Requirements

• Experience in real estate development from acquisition through entitlement, or equivalent landman experience.
• Experience entitling property and working with municipalities and public officials.
• Experience presenting to public bodies, boards, and internal leadership.
• Working knowledge of Texas oil, gas, and mineral rights.
• Basic understanding of real estate purchase contracts, title, and closing processes.
• Experience negotiating with landowners or sellers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally.
• Commercial real estate development experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with utility, building, or entrance permits and title or construction-related claims is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site entitlement efforts, including zoning, platting, land use approvals, and governmental approvals.
• Serve as the primary contact with municipalities, counties, city councils, county commissioners, and public officials.
• Build relationships with mayors, city managers, county judges, and municipal and county staff.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to public bodies.
• Identify, evaluate, and help acquire site development permits.
• Coordinate with utility providers to confirm power, water, wastewater, gas, telecom, and fiber capacity and service requirements.
• Support land acquisition by sourcing sites, negotiating with landowners, and structuring purchase and option agreements.
• Apply knowledge of Texas oil, gas, and mineral rights to resolve site-control issues.
• Manage real estate contracts, title work, and closing activities with counsel, title companies, and surveyors.
• Handle and escalate title, boundary, and contractor-related claims.
• Communicate project status, risks, and timelines to internal stakeholders.
• Apply data center development requirements to site selection and entitlement strategy.
• Travel for site visits, public meetings, and landowner negotiations.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Flexible Time Off with unlimited paid vacation days
• 14 company-paid holidays
• Company-paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger
• Employee Resource Groups