Senior Development Manager at Crusoe

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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AI Infrastructure, Data Centers, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate development, preferably in office, industrial, life sciences, or infrastructure
Strong working knowledge of JV structuring, lease negotiations, construction contracts, and financing
Proven track record of managing complex $500M+ development projects end-to-end
Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels with limited oversight
Background in law, finance, or engineering preferred
Experience working in entrepreneurial environments with a bias toward action
Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area
Bonus Points
Prior exposure to data centers or digital infrastructure
Experience with carried interest structures or development-driven incentive programs
Familiarity with utility coordination, permitting timelines, and municipal approval processes
Background in investment banking, institutional real estate, or legal advisory roles

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of Crusoe’s multi-billion dollar data center campuses, from initial planning through delivery
Manage project-level joint venture agreements, lease documents, loan agreements, and entitlement approvals
Serve as the primary point of contact with lenders, tenants, government agencies, and internal stakeholders
Direct construction managers, engineering teams, and third-party consultants
Build and maintain master project schedules, aligning design, permitting, and construction milestones
Identify and proactively resolve execution risks before they impact delivery
Own project-level P&L, budget governance, and reporting
Help scale Crusoe’s development function by mentoring future hires and contributing to long-term org design

Skills

Project Management

Joint Venture Agreements

Lease Documents

Loan Agreements

Entitlements

Construction Management

Engineering Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Budget Governance

Master Scheduling

Contractor Management

Permitting

Lender Coordination

Crusoe

Utilizes wasted energy for computing power

About Crusoe

Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. provides digital infrastructure that focuses on using wasted, stranded, or clean energy sources to power high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. The company helps clients in the technology and energy sectors by offering scalable computing solutions that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to cleaner energy. Crusoe's approach involves converting excess natural gas and renewable energy into computing power, which allows them to maximize resource efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Unlike many competitors, Crusoe specifically targets the intersection of energy and technology, generating revenue by supplying computing resources to enterprises that need significant computational power for applications like AI and machine learning, along with providing technical support.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$1,082.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Energy, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Industry competitive pay

Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Parental leave

Stock options in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company

Pet-friendly offices

Teladoc

401(k) with a 4% match

Unlimited time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid commuter benefit; $100 per month

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Risks

Increased competition in AI infrastructure could threaten Crusoe's market share.

Regulatory scrutiny may arise from Bitcoin mining's environmental concerns.

Rapid expansion into AI infrastructure may lead to operational challenges.

Differentiation

Crusoe converts wasted energy into computing power, reducing environmental impact.

The company offers scalable solutions for AI and high-performance computing needs.

Crusoe's Digital Flare Mitigation technology utilizes natural gas for eco-friendly Bitcoin mining.

Upsides

Crusoe secured $600M in Series D funding, boosting AI infrastructure expansion.

Partnerships with tech firms enhance Crusoe's AI capabilities and market reach.

AI-driven energy optimization can significantly reduce operational costs in data centers.

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