Development Analyst

About the Role:

The Development Pillar is seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven Analyst to join our team. This role is pivotal in supporting our Development strategy, specifically focusing on the site selection, acquisition, entitlement, and development of hyperscale data center campuses, from initial land screening through tenant delivery.

The Analyst will build the diligence and portfolio data that drive decision making, working closely with Commercial, Power, Construction, and Design & Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Creation:

• Develop, maintain, and refine analytical models and tracking tools to support project feasibility and execution.
• Support standardized reporting structures to track project progress, from acquisition through to stabilization.
• Create dashboards and datasets that articulate project status and funding requirements for leadership reviews.

Site Selection & Due Diligence:

• Screen and evaluate candidate sites using GIS (ESRI) tools, assessing zoning, power and water availability, fiber, and infrastructure access.
• Track due diligence workstreams, including title, ALTA surveys, Phase I environmental, geotechnical, and entitlement reviews.
• Support deal execution, including LOIs, purchase and sale agreements, diligence checklists, and closing.
• Track zoning, permitting, moratoriums, and local approvals across markets, and prepare materials for community and municipal engagement.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Serve as a key aggregator for inputs across Commercial, Construction, Power, Water, Design & Engineering (D&E), and Procurement teams.
• Ensure all departments operate on aligned business assumptions by gathering and reconciling development data from disparate sources into a "single source of truth."
• Support the collation of information underpinning Land Council discussions, ensuring risks and assumptions are clearly quantified and communicated.

Portfolio Data & Reporting:

• Own the integrity and accuracy of the development portfolio database, ensuring real-time accessibility for the team.
• Support the implementation of the development team execution and strategy by managing the systems that underpin our risk and data management processes.
• Assist in translating complex terms, conditions, and obligations from agreements (PSAs, easements, development and utility agreements) into actionable project data points that influence budgets, schedules, and contracts.

Content Creation:

• Own the creation and maintenance of slide decks, templates and other presentation material used by the development team for internal and external audiences

Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced skills in Excel/Sheets, data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, or Power BI)
• Familiarity with document management systems, presentation software (PowerPoint/Google Slides) with strong formatting and visual design skill
• ESRI or other GIS familiarity is preferred
• Advanced skills in AI software (eg. Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT) is required

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, or similar major
• Preferred: Up to three years of analytical experience (real estate, engineering, finance, consulting, or similar field), including internships
• Preferred: Coursework in real estate development or real estate finance

Key Requirements

• Analytical Rigor: Proven ability to synthesize large volumes of data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to engage and pull data from technical, financial, and construction colleagues.
• Process-Oriented: Experience in building workflows and managing information systems (e.g., databases, project management software).
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to data entry, auditing, and maintenance, particularly regarding contract obligations and budget inputs.
• Industry Knowledge: Preferred background in real estate development, data center development, energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects. Familiarity with real estate project lifecycles, entitlements, permitting, and due diligence processes is highly desirable.

Reports to: VP, Development

Location: San Francisco, CA (strongly preferred)

Total Compensation Range: $90,000 - $120,000 (+ annual performance bonus)