1st Avenue Capital ยท 4 months ago
Director, Datacenter Development
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years exp1st Avenue Power is committed to delivering innovative clean energy solutions through advanced solar power systems. The Datacenter Developer will play a vital role in identifying and securing strategic sites for hyperscale and colocation data centers, working closely with various stakeholders to ensure project success.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Identify and evaluate potential land parcels and industrial properties suitable for data center development
Conduct feasibility studies on power availability, fiber connectivity, permitting processes, and environmental considerations
Assess risks related to site suitability, zoning, and infrastructure availability
Lead negotiations with landowners, brokers, and developers to secure land parcels under purchase, lease, or option agreements
Manage land due diligence including title review, environmental studies, geotechnical reports, and surveys
Structure deal terms and prepare investment memos for internal approval
Oversee entitlement processes, zoning approvals, and permitting requirements for identified sites
Engage with local municipalities, utilities, and regulatory agencies to ensure project compliance
Build relationships with community stakeholders to secure support for projects
Work with internal teams to align site selection with infrastructure availability
Coordinate with engineering, design, and construction teams on site feasibility and cost implications
Partner with finance and legal teams to structure deals and support investment approvals
Track industry trends, competitor activity, and market dynamics in targeted geographies
Maintain a network of brokers, consultants, and landowners to generate pipeline opportunities
Support strategic planning and market entry strategies for new regions
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
5+ years of experience in real estate development, land acquisition, or data center/industrial site development
Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes
Proven ability to negotiate and close complex land transactions
Familiarity with power infrastructure, fiber connectivity, and site selection criteria for mission-critical facilities
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
Strong financial acumen and ability to prepare pro formas and investment analyses
Preferred
Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center development
Established network of brokers, utilities, and landowners in key markets
Understanding of ESG considerations in site selection and development
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Health Insurance: We offer 100% coverage of employee premiums under a Gold-level PPO plan.
Dental & Vision Insurance: 50% of employee premiums are covered.
Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
Company
1st Avenue Capital
1st Avenue Capital is a company based out of Los Angeles, California, United States.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase