Director, Development

Description

• Review monthly billings, validate financial accuracy, and produce monthly project reports for leadership and stakeholders
• Lead procurement of third-party consultants such as special inspectors, commissioning agents, and design teams
• Provide leadership support to Directors, VPs, and senior leadership across T5 Development
• Act as a liaison for tenant coordination, ensuring that lease requirements, construction obligations, and timelines are fully understood and executed
• Create master project schedules and oversee general contractor schedules, including review of the critical path and risk impacts
• Serve as a team leader, offering mentorship, direction, and support to project management staff
• Oversee and manage all document control processes for development files to maintain accuracy, compliance, and accessibility
• Takes ownership of all success & failure of projects and team members
• Lead the full lifecycle of development projects—from early due diligence through turnover—including entitlements, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, tenant coordination, and financial closeout
• Drive consistency and excellence in project execution across all assigned development initiatives
• Manage due-diligence budgets for prospective sites, oversee project cashflow projections, track commitments, and administer change orders
• Support procurement of general contractors and negotiate associated AIA contract structures
• Support enterprise risk management by identifying exposures, establishing mitigation plans, and ensuring alignment with corporate risk protocols
• Collaborate with internal business lines—including Construction Services, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Marketing—to maintain alignment and drive project success

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in development, construction management, or project leadership, ideally with data center, industrial, or mission-critical facilities
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience overseeing teams, external consultants, and general contractors
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites and T5 office locations as required
• Continuous improvement mindset to participate and drive Company initiatives
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical groups
• Proficiency with project management and construction software (e.g., Procore, MS Project), and strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cashflow management, change management, and commitment tracking

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• PTO & paid holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance