Senior Development Manager

Senior Development Manager

Location

San Francisco, CA - US

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Digital Infrastructure Group (DIG)

Crusoe is building the World's Favorite AI-first Cloud infrastructure company. We're pioneering vertically integrated, purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions trusted by Fortune 500 companies to power their most advanced AI applications. Crusoe is redefining AI cloud infrastructure, with a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate. Our AI platform is recognized as the "gold standard" for reliability and performance. Our data centers are optimized for AI workloads and are powered by clean, renewable energy.

Be part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that's setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About the Role:

Crusoe is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead the execution of our large-scale AI data center projects, each exceeding $1B in scope. This role will be central to the successful delivery of our multi-phase campuses, overseeing everything from lease and JV documentation to lender coordination, contractor management, and budget governance.

You will serve as the primary development leader on critical projects, ensuring flawless delivery while protecting key tenant relationships, financial targets, and executional risk. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring legal, financial, and construction acumen.

What You'll Be Working On:

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

What You'll Bring to the Team:

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

Benefits:

Industry competitive pay

Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

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

Employer contributions to HSA accounts

Paid Parental Leave

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

Teladoc

401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

Cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Subscription to the Calm app

MetLife Legal

Company paid commuter benefit; $200/month

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $260,000 - $325,000+ Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.