Senior Associate, Real Estate Development

Location

San Francisco, CA - US

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Digital Infrastructure Group (DIG)

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 This Role :

Crusoe is building the world’s favorite AI-first cloud infrastructure, powered by clean and renewable energy. We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Real Estate Development team. In this role, you will drive feasibility analyses, site selection, and financial modeling for large-scale data center projects. You will play a key role in evaluating infrastructure, capital structures, and entitlement pathways that enable Crusoe to expand globally. This is a highly cross-functional position requiring collaboration with finance, construction, engineering, policy, and external partners.

A Day In the Life :

• Conduct feasibility analyses for new data center development opportunities, assessing power availability, environmental / geotechnical considerations, substation proximity, fiber availability, latency constraints, and broader infrastructure requirements.
• Create and manage financial models for infrastructure‑intensive developments, including analysis of capitalization structures utilizing both conventional and alternative financing sources.
• Evaluate site selection factors such as energy access, cooling infrastructure, and permitting requirements.
• Support capital raising efforts through preparation of development models, offering memoranda, investor outreach reports, and other marketing materials.
• Present acquisition opportunities and return scenarios to senior leadership, with a focus on land values, infrastructure recovery, and investor alignment.
• Collaborate with consultants, city officials, and community stakeholders on entitlement and zoning efforts.
• Prepare and manage RFP processes for general contractors and other vendors.
• Monitor market trends and provide regular analysis on interest rates and financing conditions.
• Asset‑manage predevelopment sites to optimize interim revenue strategies.
• Partner with internal teams and external advisors to drive complex mixed‑use and data center projects from inception through entitlement and pre‑construction.

You Will Thrive in this Role if :

Benefits :

Compensation Range :

Compensation will be paid in the range of $159,000- $193,000 and Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, 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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