Development Manager

Job Title: Data Center Construction Development Manager

💼 Industry: AI Data Centers

💰 Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 + Equity

Storm4 is partnered with a high-growth AI data center platform scaling GPU infrastructure across the U.S. With nearly 1 GW already deployed and a roadmap to multi-GW campuses, the business is delivering next-generation infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing, backed by significant capital investment.

This role sits at the center of project delivery, leading pre-construction and site development across multiple sites and ensuring designs are buildable, cost-effective, and aligned to aggressive timelines. You will work across real estate, engineering, procurement, and construction to drive projects from site selection through to execution readiness.

⚡What you’ll do

• Lead pre-construction activities from site selection through design development
• Act as the key interface across real estate, design, procurement, and construction teams
• Drive constructability reviews across MEP, civil, and structural designs
• Conduct site due diligence including power, utilities, geotech, and permitting
• Develop budgets, schedules, and cost models through key project milestones
• Manage GC procurement, RFPs, bid analysis, and contractor negotiations
• Identify and mitigate cost, schedule, and delivery risks
• Prepare handoff packages for construction execution teams

⚡What we’re looking for

• 7+ years in construction management on large, complex MEP projects
• 3+ years focused on pre-construction or design phase delivery
• Experience on $50M+ mission-critical, industrial, or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and critical systems
• Proven experience developing budgets, schedules, and scopes of work
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to operate in fast-paced environments

⚡Preferred

• Experience in data centers or high-density AI infrastructure
• Knowledge of utility interconnections and high-voltage systems
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, IBC, ASHRAE, OSHA
• Experience with liquid cooling or advanced power systems
• Certifications such as PMP, CCM, or PE

🚀 Why this opportunity

• Work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure with high-density compute
• Join a business scaling from hundreds of MW to multi-GW
• High ownership role with clear progression into leadership
• Strong compensation with meaningful equity upside