Acquisitions and Development Director

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 Acquisitions and 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 our investment strategy, with involvement in all aspects of the deal life cycle, including deal sourcing, term sheet, PSA, and / or JV documentation and negotiation, entitlements and permitting oversight, lease negotiation, lender coordination, due diligence coordination, contractor management, and proforma and underwriting oversight.

You will serve as the primary acquisitions and 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 transactions, legal, financial, and development management acumen.

What You'll Be Working On

Originate new business opportunities for the platform, including sourcing, initial due diligence, term sheet / LOI structuring, and internal approvals

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

Help scale Crusoe's real-estate investment function by mentoring future hires and contributing to long-term org design

What You'll Bring to the Team

Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate acquisitions and development roles, preferably in office, industrial, life sciences, or infrastructure

Strong working knowledge of term sheet / PSA negotiations, JV structuring, lease negotiations, construction contracts, and financing

Extensive transaction experience in acquisitions and dispositions and / or large scale development project oversight end-to-end

Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels with limited oversight

Background in institutional real estate investment or development or commercial real estate transactions advisory

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 performance-driven incentive programs

Familiarity with utility coordination, permitting timelines, and municipal approval processes

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; $300 / month

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $180,000-$270,000 + 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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