Director, Development - job 1 of 2

Company Description

About T5 Data Centers – Forever On!

At T5, we’re defined by a magnetic culture of excellence that attracts ambitious, talented people and empowers them to do their best work. We’re the only solutions provider in the data center industry that integrates development, construction, and operations, giving our team the unique ability to deliver end-to-end results. Join us and discover what it means to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team.

T5 Culture

Consistently exhibit strong ethics, confidence, and a positive attitude toward Company, Customers, and Vendors alike

Remain flexible to modify or shift behaviour as situations or objectives evolve 

Continuous improvement mindset to participate and drive Company initiatives

Takes ownership of all success & failure of projects and team members

Act in the best interest of the Team and Company

• Provide leadership support to Directors, VPs, and senior leadership across T5 Development
• Oversee and manage all document control processes for development files to maintain accuracy, compliance, and accessibility
• Support enterprise risk management by identifying exposures, establishing mitigation plans, and ensuring alignment with corporate risk protocols
• Serve as a team leader, offering mentorship, direction, and support to project management staff
• Lead the full lifecycle of development projects—from early due diligence through turnover—including entitlements, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, tenant coordination, and financial closeout
• Manage due-diligence budgets for prospective sites, oversee project cashflow projections, track commitments, and administer change orders
• Create master project schedules and oversee general contractor schedules, including review of the critical path and risk impacts
• Lead procurement of third-party consultants such as special inspectors, commissioning agents, and design teams
• Support procurement of general contractors and negotiate associated AIA contract structures
• Collaborate with internal business lines—including Construction Services, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Marketing—to maintain alignment and drive project success
• Review monthly billings, validate financial accuracy, and produce monthly project reports for leadership and stakeholders
• Act as a liaison for tenant coordination, ensuring that lease requirements, construction obligations, and timelines are fully understood and executed
• Drive consistency and excellence in project execution across all assigned development initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in development, construction management, or project leadership, ideally with data center, industrial, or mission-critical facilities
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cashflow management, change management, and commitment tracking
• Proficiency with project management and construction software (e.g., Procore, MS Project), and strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience overseeing teams, external consultants, and general contractors
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical groups
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites and T5 office locations as required

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• PTO & paid holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities