Vice President, Data Center Development
Core
Establish and lead a new Data Center Development division, originating and advancing large-scale data center projects across the United States from site selection through pre-construction readiness.
Role type
Executive Vice President, Data Center Development
Builds
Utility-scale data center projects for hyperscale, enterprise, and colocation customers
Domain
Renewable energy, real estate development, power infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Large-scale data center development, site selection, entitlements and permitting, utility intercoordination, team leadership, commercial negotiation, stakeholder management, project budgeting and scheduling
Preferred skills
MBA or equivalent advanced degree, experience with mission-critical facilities development
Technologies
Power infrastructure tools, transmission interconnection systems
Responsibilities
Establish and lead Apex's data center development business including strategy and organizational design; Originate large-scale opportunities through site identification and feasibility diligence; Lead site selection evaluating power, transmission, fiber, water, and zoning; Coordinate with real estate, engineering, construction, and legal teams; Oversee permitting strategies with local, state, and regional authorities; Develop relationships with utilities, municipalities, and economic development authorities; Drive project schedules, budgets, and risk management to notice-to-proceed; Recruit and mentor a high-performing development team; Develop internal playbooks and standards; Support commercial strategy and negotiations with customers; Prepare investment materials and board-level communications; Represent Apex at industry events and stakeholder meetings.
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & team building
