Senior Associate, Real Estate Development Job at Crusoe (San Francisco)

Senior Associate, Real Estate Development

Crusoe

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
Real Estate

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

159000.00 - 193000.00 USD / Year

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

Crusoe is building the world’s favorite AI-first cloud infrastructure, powered by clean and renewable energy. We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Real Estate Development team. In this role, you will drive feasibility analyses, site selection, and financial modeling for large-scale data center projects. You will play a key role in evaluating infrastructure, capital structures, and entitlement pathways that enable Crusoe to expand globally. This is a highly cross-functional position requiring collaboration with finance, construction, engineering, policy, and external partners.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct feasibility analyses for new data center development opportunities, assessing power availability, environmental/geotechnical considerations, substation proximity, fiber availability, latency constraints, and broader infrastructure requirements
Create and manage financial models for infrastructure-intensive developments, including analysis of capitalization structures utilizing both conventional and alternative financing sources
Evaluate site selection factors such as energy access, cooling infrastructure, and permitting requirements
Support capital raising efforts through preparation of development models, offering memoranda, investor outreach reports, and other marketing materials
Present acquisition opportunities and return scenarios to senior leadership, with a focus on land values, infrastructure recovery, and investor alignment
Collaborate with consultants, city officials, and community stakeholders on entitlement and zoning efforts
Prepare and manage RFP processes for general contractors and other vendors
Monitor market trends and provide regular analysis on interest rates and financing conditions
Asset-manage predevelopment sites to optimize interim revenue strategies
Partner with internal teams and external advisors to drive complex mixed-use and data center projects from inception through entitlement and pre-construction

Requirements:

2–4 years of experience in real estate development, finance, or related infrastructure fields
Highly skilled in financial modeling, deal structuring, and evaluating capitalization strategies
Experience with entitlements, permitting, and land development planning
Adept at managing multiple priorities and tracking project milestones in a fast-paced environment
Strong presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and external partners
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Nice to have:

Experience with Argus Enterprise or GIS
Prior experience in data centers or large-scale infrastructure
IPP energy development experience

What we offer:

Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
Employer contributions to HSA accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Teladoc
401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Cell phone reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Subscription to the Calm app
MetLife Legal
Company paid commuter benefit
$300 per pay period

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 19, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

Crusoe - All Job Offers

Job Link Share: