Crusoe · 12 hours ago
Senior Development Director
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$260K/yr - $325K/yr
10+ years expCrusoe is a company focused on accelerating the abundance of energy and intelligence through sustainable technology. The Senior Development Director will lead the execution of large-scale AI data center projects, ensuring successful delivery and managing key relationships and financial targets.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterEnergyEnergy ManagementOil and Gas
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area
Preferred
Background in law, finance, or engineering preferred
Experience working in entrepreneurial environments with a bias toward action
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; $300/month
Company
Crusoe
Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that builds and operates data centers powered by energy sources.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (69)
2024 (14)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.9BKey Investors
Victory Park CapitalBrookfield Asset ManagementUpper90
2025-12-19Secondary Market
2025-10-23Series E· $1.4B
2025-08-25Debt Financing· $175M
Leadership Team
Chase Lochmiller
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Cully Cavness
Co-Founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer
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