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Senior Development DirectorCrusoe • San Francisco, CA, United States
Senior Development Director

Senior Development Director

Crusoe • San Francisco, CA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We're crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI - without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.

Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that's setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About the Role :

Crusoe is seeking a Senior Development Director to lead the execution of our large-scale AI data center projects, each exceeding $1B in scope. This role will be central to the successful delivery of our multi-phase campuses, overseeing everything from lease and JV documentation to lender coordination, contractor management, and budget governance.

You will serve as the primary development leader on critical projects, ensuring flawless delivery while protecting key tenant relationships, financial targets, and executional risk. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring legal, financial, and construction acumen.

What You'll Be Working On :

  • Lead the development and execution of Crusoe's multi-billion dollar data center campuses, from initial planning through delivery
  • Manage project-level joint venture agreements, lease documents, loan agreements, and entitlement approvals
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with lenders, tenants, government agencies, and internal stakeholders
  • Direct construction managers, engineering teams, and third-party consultants
  • Build and maintain master project schedules, aligning design, permitting, and construction milestones
  • Identify and proactively resolve execution risks before they impact delivery
  • Own project-level P&L, budget governance, and reporting
  • Help scale Crusoe's development function by mentoring future hires and contributing to long-term org design

What You'll Bring to the Team :

  • This role will be based in San Francisco, CA and be required to be in office 5 days / week
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate development, preferably in office, industrial, life sciences, or infrastructure
  • Strong working knowledge of JV structuring, lease negotiations, construction contracts, and financing
  • Proven track record of managing complex $500M+ development projects end-to-end
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels with limited oversight
  • Background in law, finance, or engineering preferred
  • Experience working in entrepreneurial environments with a bias toward action
  • Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area
  • Bonus Points :

  • Prior exposure to data centers or digital infrastructure
  • Experience with carried interest structures or development-driven incentive programs
  • Familiarity with utility coordination, permitting timelines, and municipal approval processes
  • Background in investment banking, institutional real estate, or legal advisory roles
  • Benefits :

  • Industry competitive pay
  • Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
  • Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
  • Employer contributions to HSA accounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Teladoc
  • 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Subscription to the Calm app
  • MetLife Legal
  • Company paid commuter benefit; $200 / month
  • Compensation Range

    Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $260,000 - $325,000+ Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

    Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex / gender, sexual preference / orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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