Site Development Advisor

About the Role

Commercial Development Resources (CDR) is seeking a Site Development Advisor to lead civil engineering and land development strategy for a large-scale, mission-critical data center campus in Lexington, Nebraska
.

This role goes beyond traditional engineering. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the client
, responsible for guiding site development decisions, infrastructure strategy, and execution for a 150-acre greenfield campus scalable to 450+ acres and 600MW+ capacity.

You will operate at the center of:

• Infrastructure planning (power, water, fiber, gas)
• Development strategy and execution

• Mission-critical schedule
  :
  Phase 1 delivery targeted within ~18–21 months
• Massive infrastructure coordination
  :
• 1M GPD water supply
• 260MW+ grid power + on-site generation
• Multi-path fiber connectivity
• Greenfield development at scale
• Direct influence on project feasibility, cost, and delivery

This is a seat-at-the-table role
, not a back-office engineering position.

The Site Development Advisor will lead civil engineering execution and site development strategy
, while advising the client and team on how to deliver the project efficiently and at scale.

You will function as both:

• Technical leader (civil engineering / utilities)

• Site planning and layout optimization
• Infrastructure phasing and scalability
• Development strategy for a multi-phase campus
• Provide recommendations that drive efficient and scalable outcomes

• Lead design and delivery of:
• Grading & drainage plans
• Stormwater management systems
• Water, sewer, and fire infrastructure
• Oversee internal and external design teams
• Ensure engineering aligns with data center operational requirements

• Coordinate with:
• Municipal water systems (1M GPD capacity)
• Natural gas infrastructure teams
• Integrate civil design with:
• Substations
• Cooling systems

• Lead civil permitting approach and agency coordination
• Drive approvals to meet Q2–Q3 2026 entitlement targets
• Anticipate and mitigate risks early in the process

• Oversee preparation of:
• Site and wet utility plans
• Bid and IFC packages
• Ensure:
• Cost efficiency
• Alignment with contractor execution
• Support construction with:
• RFIs and submittals
• Field issue resolution
• Coordination with contractor and owner teams
• Maintain design intent and project momentum

• 10–20+ years in civil engineering / land development
• Background in:
• Data centers, industrial campuses, logistics, or energy projects (preferred)

• Large-scale grading and earthwork strategy
• Stormwater systems and regulatory compliance
• Infrastructure phasing and master planning
• Ability to think beyond design and act as a development partner
• Strong communication with:
• Owners and developers
• Contractors

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) required
• Nebraska license or ability to obtain

• Civil design supports 18–21 month delivery timeline
• Infrastructure strategy enables scalable 600MW+ campus buildout
• Seamless coordination across utilities and disciplines
• Recognized by client as a trusted Site Development Advisor

At CDR, we don’t just design projects — we act as a true Site Development Advisor
.

We bring:

• Speed and execution
• Ownership mindset
• Multi-disciplinary coordination

Commercial Development Resources is proud to be 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, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.