# Director, Pre- Construction (Data Centers) at Comstock Companies

> United States · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Acomstock%3A4410115009 (read 2026-11-05).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Comstock Companies](https://alderhq.app/companies/comstock-companies)
- Location text: Reston, VA; Corporate Office
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Reston, VA; Corporate Office")
- Posted: 2026-09-17 (49 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/comstock/jobs/4410115009

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $190k–$230k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (Washington DC, n 111): p25 $166k, median $205k, p75 $241k

## Description (the employer's text)

### Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and technical Director of Pre-Construction & Powered Land Opportunities to lead our data center site selection, utility interconnection,pre-development and development strategies. In this role, you will bridge the gap between real estate acquisition, utility/power infrastructure, and technical pre-construction planning.

The ideal candidate possesses deep market intelligence in global/regional data center markets, a strong network within power utilities, and proven expertise in taking greenfield or brownfield sites from initial evaluation through land acquisition, zoning/entitlements, utility interconnect agreements, and baseline site infrastructure planning.

### Key Responsibilities

### Site Identification & Land Acquisition

- Lead the sourcing, identification, and underwriting of strategic land parcels suitable for hyperscale and enterprise data center developments.
- Partner with real estate brokers, landowners, and economic development agencies to secure sites via purchase agreements, options, or joint ventures.
- Conduct comprehensive land due diligence, including title review, environmental assessments (Phase I/II), geotechnical evaluations, flood zone risks, and baseline topography.
### Power Procurement & Utility Strategy

- Target, evaluate, and secure sub-station, transmission, and power utility capacity (MW to GW scale) for prospective data center campuses.
- Engage directly with regional utility providers, independent system operators (ISOs/RTOs), power brokers, and energy developers to negotiate Interconnection Agreements (IA) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA).
- Evaluate alternative power solutions, including on-site generation, microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and renewable energy integration.
### Pre-Construction & Site Development Planning

- Oversee early-stage engineering, master planning, and site layout design in collaboration with internal architects, developers, construction professionals, engineers, and MEP consultants.
- Develop baseline budgets, capital expenditure estimates (CapEx), and high-level schedules for off-site utility extensions, civil grading, and site preparation.
- Evaluate critical path constraints such as fiber connectivity, water supply/wastewater capacity, and sound/environmental restrictions.
### Entitlements, Zoning & Regulatory Approvals

- Lead local government, community, and regulatory engagement to secure necessary entitlements, re-zoning approvals, conditional use permits (CUP), and environmental clearances.
- Represent the company at public hearings, city council meetings, and neighborhood workshops.
- Partner with legal counsel to structure options, land purchase agreements, right-of-way (ROW) easements, and development agreements.
### Cross-Functional Leadership & Partnership

- Collaborate closely with Design & Construction, Operations, Finance, and Commercial Leasing teams to align land/power availability with customer delivery timelines.
- Present site investment memos and risk-mitigation strategies to Executive Leadership and Investment Committees.
### Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
- 8+ years of direct experience in data center real estate acquisition, pre-construction management, or utility infrastructure development.
- Proven track record of securing powered land (tens to hundreds of MWs) for hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center operators.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating with utility companies (e.g., Dominion, PJM, ERCOT, MISO, Duke, First Energy etc.) and navigating interconnection queues.
- In-depth knowledge of high-voltage transmission networks, substation engineering concepts, and utility tariff structures.
- Solid understanding of civil engineering, environmental due diligence, and zoning/entitlement processes.
- Proficient in financial modeling fundamentals, land acquisition metrics, and project scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, or similar).

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