Ada Infrastructure
data center
SeniorAssociate,DataCenterDevelopment,NorthAmerica
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“Senior Associate, Data Center Development, North America at Ada Infrastructure. Skills: Data Center Development, Entitlement Management, Project Management. Lead site development from Letter of Intent through permitting. Lead site due diligence in desktop and detailed formats”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver the highest and best value for each site; highest and best value outcomes for each site
Industry & Context.
analytical skills
Willingness to travel domestically up to 20 percent
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, engineering, planning, development, construction management, or a related field, 7 to 10 years of experience in North American data center development, real estate development, or equivalent, Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating input from multiple subject matter experts, knowledge of zoning, entitlements, CEQA/NEPA, and permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions in North America, Experience with BTS and Spec developments, Track record of managing budgets, schedules, and risks for complex development projects, Experience coordinating with municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies, Ability to manage multiple customer requests and development pathways seamlessly, prioritizing competing needs effectively, Ability to manage projects with fungible development strategies and lead teams to the highest and best value, Lead comprehensive site due diligence in both desktop and detailed formats to inform acquisition decisions, Excellent project management, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Nice to Have
Advanced degree is a plus
What You'll Do.
Lead site development from Letter of Intent through permitting
Lead site due diligence in desktop and detailed formats
Coordinate with municipalities
Oversee environmental assessments
utility interconnection
Ensure sites meet organizational criteria for power
Conduct initial site reviews to assess feasibility
Provide recommendations on site viability
Support internal site selection team
Develop standardized processes and tools
Track permitting and entitlement progress
Prepare executive summaries
Lead teams to make strategic decisions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate input from multiple subject matter experts; Partner with legal, site selection, energy, design, sustainability, and delivery teams; Serve as central point of coordination, gathering information from subject matter experts; Ensure alignment across teams; Communicate project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and risks to senior leadership
Communication Scope
communication skills
Process & Methodology
managing budgets, managing schedules, managing risks, project management
Full Job Description
_**Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. As part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to be a leader in the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With eight in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in our global pipeline. To learn more about Ada Infrastructure, visit www.adainfrastructure.com or to learn more about Ares Management visit www.aresmgmt.com.**_ **Job Description** **About Ada Infrastructure** Ada Infrastructure is a part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We are a global data center business grounded in sustainability, safety, and security. With a world-class team of industry leaders and the resources of Ares Management Ada Infrastructure is executing on our mission to lead the world in sustainable digital infrastructure that drives customer success and social benefit. **Summary** The Senior Associate, North American Development leads US data center sites from Letter of Intent through entitlements and permitting, preparing sites for handoff to the delivery team. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and coordination skills to guide internal and external experts, mitigate risks, manage budgets, and maintain schedules. The ideal candidate has a developer background, experience managing BTS and Spec developments, and the ability to navigate multiple customer requests and development pathways at once. They must manage projects with flexible strategies, usin
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