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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Data Center Development - **Company:** NuScale Power Corporation - **Location:** Houston, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $290,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Office, Gsuite - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/director-data-center-development-nscale-8827952 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience * 8+ years of related experience in data center, real estate, or infrastructure development, with a track record advancing complex projects from site selection to construction * Data center or mission-critical facility development experience strongly preferred * Demonstrated expertise across the development lifecycle - site control, due diligence, entitlements and permitting, and design coordination * Experience managing development budgets, schedules, and total development cost, and preparing FID / capital approval packages * Working knowledge of power and utility interconnection and its role in data center deliverability * Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment * Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office tools * Willingness to travel up to 25% based on business needs ## Description Nscale is seeking a Director, Data Center Development to lead end-to-end development of new AI data center sites across the Americas - from origination and site control through entitlement, design coordination, and partnership with construction for ultimate delivery. Reporting to the SVP, Site Selection, you will own a portfolio of development projects and lead a team of internal reports and external consultants delivering Nscale's speed to market. You will be accountable for advancing sites through the full development lifecycle - securing land and power (in partnership with Nscale's power team), managing due diligence, permitting, and entitlements, and coordinating design, energy, and preconstruction workstreams to bring shovel-ready, powered sites to Final Investment Decision (FID). DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP & EXECUTION * Lead a development team responsible for advancing a portfolio of AI data center sites from origination through diligence and FID * Own project development strategy, budgets, and schedules across the portfolio, driving speed-to-power and speed-to-market * Manage the full development lifecycle - site control, due diligence, entitlements, permitting, utility coordination, and design management * Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across Energy and Power, Design, Preconstruction, and Sales to keep projects on schedule and on budget SITE CONTROL, DUE DILIGENCE & ENTITLEMENTS * Direct site due diligence - title, survey, geotechnical, environmental, zoning, and utility studies - and lead risk identification and mitigation * Lead land acquisition and site-control efforts (purchase, option, ground lease) in partnership with Legal and external resources * Manage entitlement and permitting strategy and schedule, engaging jurisdictions, land-use counsel, and consultants to de-risk the path to FID * Partner with Energy and Power teams on utility interconnection and self-generation power procurement to validate deliverability PROJECT DELIVERY & FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT * Develop and manage integrated development budgets and total development cost, partnering with Preconstruction and Finance on capital planning and FID packages * Track project milestones, costs, and risks, and report status to executive leadership * Manage external consultants, engineers, and design partners through the development phase * Drive standardization and continuous improvement of development processes, playbooks, and reporting STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT * Represent the development team in executive reviews, investment committees, and partner and jurisdiction meetings * Build and maintain relationships with landowners, developers, brokers, utilities, and local authorities * Hire, mentor, and develop junior team members building a high-performance team culture as the group scales, * 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. 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