Senior Development Manager - DC Development, Amers

ROLE OVERVIEW

Nscale is seeking a Senior Development Manager to drive the development of new AI data center sites across the Americas — advancing projects from site control through due diligence, entitlement, permitting, and design coordination to Final Investment Decision (FID). Reporting to the Director, Data Center Development, you will own a set of assigned development projects end-to-end, directing external consultants and mentoring junior team members while delivering Nscale’s speed to market. You will be the day-to-day owner of your projects — managing diligence, entitlements, utility coordination, and design, energy, and preconstruction workstreams — and accountable for keeping schedules, budgets, and risks on track to bring shovel-ready, powered sites to FID.

DEVELOPMENT EXECUTION

• Manage assigned AI data center development projects from site control through diligence, entitlement, and FID
• Develop and maintain project development plans, budgets, and schedules, driving speed-to-power and speed-to-market
• Run the development lifecycle day-to-day — site control, due diligence, entitlements, permitting, utility coordination, and design management
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across Energy and Power, Design, Preconstruction, and Sales, escalating key risks and decisions to the Director

SITE CONTROL, DUE DILIGENCE & ENTITLEMENTS

• Manage site due diligence — title, survey, geotechnical, environmental, zoning, and utility studies —identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks
• Support land acquisition and site-control transactions (purchase, option, ground lease) in partnership with Legal and external resources
• Execute entitlement and permitting strategy — managing applications, hearings, land-use counsel, and consultants to de-risk the path to FID
• Work with Energy and Power teams on utility interconnection and self-generation power procurement to validate deliverability

PROJECT DELIVERY & FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT

Build and manage project development budgets and total development cost, supporting
Preconstruction and Finance on capital planning and FID packages

• Track project milestones, costs, and risks, and maintain accurate, timely reporting for the Director and executive leadership
• Direct external consultants, engineers, and design partners through the development phase
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement of development processes, playbooks, and reporting

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Represent projects in internal reviews and in jurisdiction, utility, and partner meetings
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, developers, brokers, utilities, and local authorities
• Mentor associates and analysts, providing day-to-day direction and supporting their professional development

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6+ years of related experience in data center, real estate, or infrastructure development, with a track record advancing complex projects from site selection toward construction
• Data center or mission-critical facility development experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on expertise across the development lifecycle — site control, due diligence, entitlements and permitting, and design coordination
• Experience managing development budgets and schedules and contributing to FID / capital approval packages
• Working knowledge of power and utility interconnection and its role in data center deliverability
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and external partners 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.

OUR VALUES

• Relentless Innovation — At Nscale, we constantly push the boundaries of innovation, embracing creative risks to shape the future. Our aim is to deliver products that not only meet but exceed today’s expectations, setting new standards for tomorrow.
• Ownership and Accountability — Every Nscaler is fully accountable for their work, driving it with excellence and urgency. We set high standards, ensuring that our contributions are not just good but exceptional.
• Openness and Transparency — We believe trust and transparency are key to our success. We maintain open communication within our teams and with stakeholders, sharing both successes and challenges.
• Customer-Centric Focus — Our customers are central to our mission. We focus on deeply understanding their needs and challenges, striving to exceed expectations in both product quality and service.
• Sustainability — We integrate sustainability into our operations and product development, ensuring that our innovations are both effective and responsible.
• Full-Speed Collaboration — Collaboration at Nscale is fast, efficient, and respectful. We work together seamlessly, with clear communication and mutual respect.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

At Nscale, we are 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.

Salary Range 130000 - 230000 USD