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Land Development & Due Diligence Lead

OpenAI· Scaling
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Remote$199k - $327kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Lead technical diligence and due diligence efforts to validate buildability, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of proposed sites, across civil, geotechnical, environmental, and entitlement dimensions, and drive mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all technical diligence: geotech, soils, title/ALTA surveys, mineral rights, and access.
  • Oversee permitting/entitlement path and schedule governance with agencies.
  • Evaluate generator air permits, wetlands, floodplain, and stormwater constraints.
  • Manage consultants performing feasibility studies and environmental assessments.
  • Deliver go/no-go recommendations with risk and mitigation options.
  • Build diligence templates and playbooks to scale future site reviews.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in land development, civil/environmental engineering, or data center diligence.
  • Knowledge of permitting, entitlements, and AHJ engagement.
  • Strong project management and technical review skills.
  • Experience managing consultants and interpreting complex studies.
  • Regularly communicate site readiness updates, risks, and milestones to executive stakeholders.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of the site selection program and the contributions of external vendors and partners.

Skills

Required:Geotechnical and soils diligencePermitting and entitlementsProject managementVendor & consultant management

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.
Last updated Sep 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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