Ares Management · 1 day ago
Development Manager
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expAres Management is a leading global alternative investment manager focused on sustainable digital infrastructure. The Development Manager for North America will lead data center site developments from Letter of Intent through entitlements and permitting, requiring strong project management and leadership skills to ensure successful project execution.
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Responsibilities
Lead site development from Letter of Intent through permitting, entitlements, and regulatory approvals
Lead site due diligence in both desktop and detailed formats to support site acquisitions
Coordinate with municipalities, permitting agencies, utilities, and consultants to secure required approvals
Consolidate input from technical experts and stakeholders to track project risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and maintain compliance with schedules and budgets
Oversee environmental assessments, land use studies, and utility interconnection requirements
Ensure sites meet organizational criteria for power, fiber, water, access, and constructability prior to handoff
Conduct initial site reviews to assess feasibility, including zoning, land use, infrastructure, and regulatory requirements
Provide recommendations on site viability and prioritize development opportunities
Support the internal site selection team in conversations with landowners, brokers, and partners during early acquisition phases, providing guidance and assistance as needed
Serve as the central point of coordination, gathering information from subject matter experts to maintain alignment across teams
Ensure that project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and risks are actively monitored and communicated to senior leadership
Partner with legal, site selection, energy, design, sustainability, and delivery teams to ensure smooth project execution
Develop standardized processes and tools for consistent North American development practices
Maintain schedules, milestone trackers, release logs, and development summaries, and coordinate information into regional and global dashboards
Track permitting and entitlement progress, ensuring documentation of approvals, assumptions, and decisions
Prepare executive summaries, status reports, and presentations for senior leadership and investment review
Lead teams to make strategic decisions for projects with multiple development pathways, ensuring the highest and best value outcomes for each site based on SME input
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, engineering, planning, development, construction management, or a related field
7 to 10 years of experience in North American data center development, real estate development, or equivalent
Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating input from multiple subject matter experts
Strong knowledge of zoning, entitlements, CEQA/NEPA, and permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions in North America
Experience with BTS and Spec developments
Track record of managing budgets, schedules, and risks for complex development projects
Experience coordinating with municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies
Ability to manage multiple customer requests and development pathways seamlessly, prioritizing competing needs effectively
Ability to manage projects with fungible development strategies and lead teams to the highest and best value
Lead comprehensive site due diligence in both desktop and detailed formats to inform acquisition decisions
Excellent project management, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Experience project management tools, Excel, PowerPoint, Procore, Dashboards, Outlook
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Willingness to travel domestically up to 20 percent
Preferred
Advanced degree is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical/Rx
Dental and Vision plans
401(k) program with company match
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
Access to a world-class medical advisory team
A mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
A mindfulness and wellbeing app
Financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor
New parent leave
Reproductive and adoption assistance
Emergency backup care
Matching gift program
Education sponsorship program
Company
Ares Management
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.4B2025-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
2024-10-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Michael Arougheti
Director, Co-Founder & Current CEO
Antony Ressler
Co-Founder, Director and Executive Chairman
Recent News
2026-01-11
Alternative Credit Investor
2026-01-09
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