Site Development Associate – Data Center Development
RemoteLubbock, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead site entitlement efforts including zoning, platting, and land use approvals to advance data center sites in the Lubbock region. Serve as the primary point of contact with municipal officials, negotiate with landowners, and coordinate with utilities to confirm capacity and service availability. Prepare presentations for city councils and public bodies while managing real estate contracts, title work, and resolving mineral rights issues. Support land acquisition by sourcing prospective sites and structuring purchase agreements, communicating project status and risks to internal stakeholders. Travel locally and regionally to support site visits, public meetings, and landowner negotiations.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in real estate development, with direct involvement in at least one completed development project from acquisition through entitlement (commercial or residential)
- Equivalent experience as a landman
- Demonstrated experience entitling property and working directly with municipalities, city councils, county commissioners, or other public officials
- Comfortable and experienced presenting to public bodies, boards, and internal leadership
- Working understanding of Texas oil, gas, and mineral rights and how they can affect a real estate transaction or site
- Basic understanding of real estate purchase contracts, title, and the closing process
- Experience negotiating with landowners and/or sellers in a land acquisition context
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the company professionally to external officials and internal stakeholders alike
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally and regionally as needed
- Must be available for travel within the Lubbock region and broader Texas market as needed to support site visits, public meetings, and landowner negotiations
Desired Qualifications
- Commercial real estate development experience strongly preferred over residential
- Prior experience acquiring or coordinating utility, building, or entrance permits
- Existing relationships with officials or staff in Lubbock and surrounding West Texas municipalities/counties
- Familiarity with the basics of handling title, boundary, or construction-related claims
- Background in energy, land, or infrastructure-related real estate (landman, oil & gas land experience, utility right-of-way, etc.)
- Willingness and genuine interest in learning the fundamentals of data center development
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