Development Manager, Site Selection & Predevelopment

Development Manager, Site Selection & Predevelopment*This is an in-person role in the Kansas City office*Curious about a career with NorthPoint?NorthPoint is a real estate developer that has grown through combining an entrepreneurial spirit and empowerment of its team members. We are looking to add a Development Manager, Site Selection & Predevelopment to our growing team! NorthPoint provides an inclusive environment that cultivates collaboration and mentorship. Our core values set the foundation of our culture and guide us in every business decision."We truly believe, and I'm convinced, we have some pretty incredible assets. But those assets have all come from our people." - Nathaniel Hagedorn | CEO.How We Put You FirstAt NorthPoint Development we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer market-leading benefits and perks:A selection of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollmentScholarships and paid professional developmentWellness Spending AccountCellphone ReimbursementMental Health ReimbursementChildcare Reimbursement$2,000 annual HRA and HSA contributionFree catered lunches + fully stocked kitchenParental Paid LeaveFlexible Spending AccountLiving Generously program with 100% charitable contribution matchWhat You'll DoSite Selection & StrategyLead site selection and market evaluation strategy, identifying and screening land opportunities that meet data center power, fiber, and infrastructure requirementsEvaluate sites for feasibility through test fits, title/survey review, environmental reports, geotechnical studies, and identification of development constraintsAssess power availability, capacity, and timeline as a primary site selection driver — including utility coordination, substation and transmission access, and interconnection queue positioningBuild and refine repeatable site evaluation frameworks and scoring criteria to compare opportunities across marketsEntitlement, Power, and Business StrategyDevelop and support the entitlement strategy for each site, including zoning approach, platting, and the permitting pathway with the relevant authoritiesBuild and support the power strategy for each site, coordinating with utilities and power consultants to understand capacity, cost, and timeline to energizationRepresent the company in public hearings before planning commissions, city councils, and other governmental bodies as neededMaintain detailed predevelopment schedules and budgets, tracking entitlement and power milestones against project timelinesBuild and maintain detailed proformas for prospective and active sites, including land acquisition costs, predevelopment budgets, and return assumptionsEnd-User & Flexibility PlanningMaintain a working understanding of data center end-user requirements (hyperscale, colocation, enterprise) — including power density, redundancy, expansion capacity, and connectivity needs — and how they evolveEvaluate sites and building/land plans for the flexibility to accommodate a range of unknown future user requirements, avoiding decisions that foreclose optionalityWho You AreBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, or a related field5+ years of experience in land entitlement, site selection, or predevelopment, ideally with data center, industrial, or utility-scale infrastructure experienceWorking knowledge of power/utility infrastructure — transmission, substations, interconnection processes — is strongly preferredDeep understanding of the land entitlement process, including zoning, subdivision, due diligence, and infrastructure coordinationComfort building and interrogating financial models and proformasStrong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple sites/markets simultaneously and prioritize under shifting deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort presenting to public bodies and internal stakeholdersEnergetic, resourceful, and able to operate with ambiguity — many decisions will be made before end-user requirements are fully knownAbility to travel as required to support site evaluation and business needsWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.