Senior Associate, Data Center Development

Responsibilities

• Lead US data center site development from Letter of Intent through entitlements, permitting, and regulatory approvals
• Conduct 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
• Oversee environmental assessments, land use studies, and utility interconnection requirements
• Perform initial site feasibility reviews regarding zoning, infrastructure, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with legal, energy, design, and sustainability teams to ensure smooth project execution
• Maintain project schedules, milestone trackers, and development summaries for executive reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, engineering, planning, development, or a related field
• 7-10 years of experience in North American data center development or real estate development
• Strong knowledge of zoning, entitlements, and permitting processes across North America
• Experience managing Build-to-Suit (BTS) and Spec developments
• Proven track record of managing budgets, schedules, and risks for complex development projects
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Procore
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20 percent

About the Company

Ada Infrastructure is a part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation. We are a global data center business grounded in sustainability, safety, and security, executing on a mission to lead the world in sustainable digital infrastructure that drives customer success and social benefit.