Applied Digital · 14 hours ago
Director of Workforce Housing & Developer Partnerships
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveApplied Digital is at the forefront of AI innovation, specializing in advanced data center solutions. The Director of Workforce Housing & Developer Partnerships will be responsible for developing and executing the housing strategy across all markets, managing relationships with housing developers, and ensuring housing quality and alignment with employee needs.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a comprehensive workforce housing strategy to support:
Permanent employees
Temporary construction labor
Visiting contractors and specialists
Assess housing needs by market based on headcount projections, construction timelines, and operational staffing requirements
Identify gaps in local housing availability by and recommend short-, medium-, and long-term solutions
Identify and secure a mix of housing options, including:
Existing residential inventory (single-family, multi-family, short-term rentals)
Temporary or modular housing solutions
New housing developments in partnership with third-party developers
Work with internal teams to provide housing leads, options, and guidance for employees and contractors where Applied Digital is not directly providing housing
Evaluate cost, quality, availability, and scalability of housing options in each market
Serve as Applied Digital’s primary point of contact for housing developers and all external groups involved in housing
Source, evaluate, and onboard developers and all necessary groups where new builds are required
Oversee developer performance to ensure:
Housing is delivered on schedule
Construction quality meets expectations
Units are appropriate for workforce needs (layout, durability, amenities, pricing)
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure housing plans align with campus development schedules
Take ownership of addressing issues with existing housing developments that are not meeting expectations
Diagnose problems related to construction quality, livability, safety, maintenance, or management
Work directly with developers to:
Establish corrective action plans
Set timelines and accountability
Drive improvements through completion
Escalate issues internally and externally as needed to protect employee experience and Applied Digital’s reputation
Work closely with:
Operations and construction teams
Human Resources and recruiting
External Affairs and community relations
Coordinate with local officials, economic development groups, and community partners, to better understand housing efficiencies
Support community-friendly housing solutions that balance company needs with local sensitivity
Establish baseline housing standards for quality, safety, and suitability across markets
Track housing availability, utilization, and performance
Continuously improve housing strategies based on employee feedback, contractor needs, and market conditions
Qualification
Required
Real estate development or housing development
Workforce or employer-provided housing
Real estate project management or asset management
Demonstrated experience managing third-party developers or real estate partners
Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in fixing underperforming or troubled projects
Ability to operate independently and drive initiatives from concept through execution
Comfortable working in rural or emerging markets with limited existing infrastructure
Communication: Clear verbal and written communication to document incidents and ensure proper shift handoffs
Collaboration: Ability to work closely with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners
Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changes in process, tools, environment, and shift assignments
Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through with minimal supervision
Attention to Detail: Maintains thorough and accurate logs, inspections, records, and documentation
Time Management: Manages time effectively to meet performance expectations and service levels
Integrity: Adheres to company policies, safety protocols, and professional ethics always
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Recommends and supports efficiency, safety, and system innovations
Documentation Discipline: Maintains clear, consistent records for operational continuity and compliance
Security Compliance: Maintains awareness of data center physical and logical security expectations
Digital Literacy: Uses productivity tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Excel, ticketing systems) for communication and documentation in office or hybrid settings
Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed
Preferred
Experience with large infrastructure, industrial, or energy-related projects
Familiarity with modular or temporary housing solutions
Experience working alongside construction-heavy workforce
Understanding of how housing availability impacts recruiting, retention, and community perception
Company
Applied Digital
Applied Digital (Nasdaq: APLD) — named Best Data Center in the Americas 2025 by Datacloud — designs, builds, and operates high-performance, sustainably engineered data centers and colocation services for artificial intelligence, cloud, networking, and blockchain workloads.
Founded in 2021
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Wes Cummins
Founder, CEO and Chairman
Jason Zhang
Co-Founder, President
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