Director, Data Center Development

Director, Data Center DevelopmentLocation: Remote, United States, preference for candidates in the Greater Boston areaCompensation: Competitive executive-level base salary, bonus potential, and long-term upsideA variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.A high-growth research and intelligence platform is expanding its coverage of the North American digital infrastructure market and is seeking a senior leader to help shape that effort. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned data center and power infrastructure expert to turn deep industry knowledge, market relationships, and project development experience into differentiated insight that influences high-value investment decisions. The person in this role will help identify where capacity is likely to emerge, where constraints may slow progress, and which projects or regions could shift the market before those signals are widely recognized.What You Will DoLead intelligence gathering across the data center development landscape, with a focus on power access, transmission limitations, permitting risk, construction readiness, and commissioning timelinesEvaluate proposed and active projects across North America to determine which opportunities are most likely to move forward, encounter delays, or face execution challengesBuild a forward-looking view of regional growth by analyzing utility capacity, interconnection processes, substation availability, large load approvals, and broader grid conditionsTranslate technical and commercial findings into actionable market insight for stakeholders making strategic and investment decisionsDevelop and maintain trusted relationships with utilities, developers, EPC firms, consultants, equipment suppliers, and regulatory contacts to uncover nuanced market intelligenceMonitor development activity across hyperscale, colocation, AI, and enterprise infrastructure segments, identifying leading indicators tied to growth, slowdown, or shifting demandTrack how permitting, land use, environmental review, and local approval dynamics may affect project timing and market attractivenessAssess supply chain and construction factors, including labor availability, contractor capacity, energization schedules, and lead times for critical electrical and mechanical equipmentRepresent the organization in industry settings, including conferences and direct outreach, to strengthen visibility and deepen proprietary channel insightsWhat You Bring12 or more years of experience in data center development, power infrastructure, utility interconnection, transmission planning, industrial construction, or energy infrastructure developmentHands-on experience guiding projects through multiple phases such as site selection, utility coordination, permitting, construction execution, and commissioningDeep understanding of data center economics, utility operations, transmission systems, power markets, and the commercial drivers that shape infrastructure deploymentStrong network across utilities, developers, engineering and construction partners, equipment suppliers, and regulatory stakeholdersAbility to synthesize technical, operational, and market inputs into clear intelligence that supports strategic actionStrong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate complex topics to a range of technical and non-technical audiencesPreferred EducationBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related fieldHighly DesiredMBAMaster's degree in Power Systems Engineering or Energy SystemsJuris Doctor with emphasis in land use, environmental matters, or utility regulationAbout Blue Signal:Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. xhyhwjd Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at /46Gs4yS