Rowan Digital Infrastructure

Director - Site Development

LocationDenver, CO
Job Typefull_time
Salary$170,000-$215,000

About This Job

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered—faster, smarter, and at scale. We partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility.

Our experienced, end-to-end team delivers custom solutions across a growing portfolio of strategic sites in key markets across the United States. Backed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rowan is committed to enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure—and building a more sustainable future in the process.

Ready to help transform how the world’s most important technologies are powered? Join us.


Role Summary

Rowan is seeking a Director of Site Development to lead the evaluation and advancement of data center development activities across our project portfolio. This role is integral to shaping and executing Rowan’s development strategy—determining which sites to pursue, advancing them through due diligence and entitlements, and delivering them into the leasing and construction pipeline in alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of delivering complex data center projects, paired with strategic acumen, disciplined risk management, and exceptional negotiation and communication skills. Success in this role requires comfort with ambiguity, a highly organized and proactive approach, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Travel: Ability to travel up to (40%) for company gatherings or to project sites.

Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role). We will consider highly qualified remote candidates on a case by case basis.


Compensation: $170-$215K (Offers Bonus)


Essential Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end site development for a portfolio of data center projects—from early diligence and site access through construction commencement—with active stakeholder engagement, risk management, and commercial oversight
Negotiate key agreements with external partners, including land acquisitions, development agreements, and other commercial contracts that support risk mitigation and project advancement
Direct cross-functional evaluation of potential sites by leading a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts across engineering, legal, planning, and other domains
Oversee all development activities, including land use and entitlements, permitting, physical and legal due diligence, and other pre-construction workstreams
Serve as the primary liaison with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), external stakeholders, landowners, and vendors for assigned development projects
Collaborate with internal teams—including energy, fiber, finance, water & wastewater, and economic development—to identify and address key project risks and ensure long-term viability
Communicate project value by partnering with leadership to articulate the customer proposition and strategic fit of priority sites
Represent the project internally and externally, providing clear, concise updates to leadership and leading customer-facing development discussions
Ensure effective project execution by working with the project manager to develop and manage budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
Contribute to team growth and scalability by helping establish strong diligence and reporting practices and continuously improving development processes and systems


Education, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, real estate, environmental management) and 10+ years of experience leading large-scale, complex site development projects or portfolios in the data center or commercial real estate industry
Proven success in negotiating commercial agreements, including land control, energy, water/wastewater service, and economic development agreements
Demonstrated ability to work with external stakeholders, including authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), utilities, and economic development agencies to advance complex infrastructure projects
Strong experience leading cross-functional initiatives, with responsibility for project strategy, budgets, schedules, and risk management
Demonstrated trust-based leadership, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes without formal authority
Proficiency in environmental due diligence, permitting, and entitlements for large-scale developments
Skilled at communicating with senior leadership and executive stakeholders across the organization
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-functional environment
Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience evaluating the feasibility and ROI of large capital investments


Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.


Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
Unlimited PTO
Competitive compensation and bonus plan


Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.


Compensation Range: $170K - $215K

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