Director, Data Center Permitting & Environmental Services
Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company, Irvine, CA, United States
Acara Solutions is seeking a Director for Data Center Permitting & Environmental Services to support a top client in the environmental services industry. This role is responsible for developing and executing market strategy, driving business development, and supporting permitting and regulatory efforts for data center projects.
Location Remote (Client based in Irvine, CA)
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute go-to-market strategy targeting hyperscalers and colocation operators
Build and scale a data center permitting and regulatory services practice
Identify and develop relationships with data center developers, operators, and hyperscale clients
Lead proposal development, client presentations, and commercial negotiations
Support permitting strategies including air quality, NPDES, stormwater, and Section 401/404 compliance
Support project delivery efforts including permitting roadmaps, agency coordination, and site due diligence
Partner with internal teams to expand service offerings and drive cross‑selling opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with external partners (consultants, legal advisors, subcontractors)
Track market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive positioning
Represent the organization in client meetings, industry events, and conferences
Required Skills
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 2 years of experience in building and leading a practice for a professional services firm
Minimum 2 years of experience in owner/developer/operator side of data center development and operation
Minimum 2 years of experience in supporting project or program delivery
Preferred Skills
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations including NEPA, Clean Air Act (Title V, NSR, GHG), and Clean Water Act
Experience with utility interconnection, temporary power systems, or energy storage
Understanding of data center development lifecycle
Experience working in multi-jurisdictional permitting environments
Established industry relationships within data centers, utilities, or large industrial development
Experience building or scaling a service line or practiceProficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office
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Location Remote (Client based in Irvine, CA)
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute go-to-market strategy targeting hyperscalers and colocation operators
Build and scale a data center permitting and regulatory services practice
Identify and develop relationships with data center developers, operators, and hyperscale clients
Lead proposal development, client presentations, and commercial negotiations
Support permitting strategies including air quality, NPDES, stormwater, and Section 401/404 compliance
Support project delivery efforts including permitting roadmaps, agency coordination, and site due diligence
Partner with internal teams to expand service offerings and drive cross‑selling opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with external partners (consultants, legal advisors, subcontractors)
Track market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive positioning
Represent the organization in client meetings, industry events, and conferences
Required Skills
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 2 years of experience in building and leading a practice for a professional services firm
Minimum 2 years of experience in owner/developer/operator side of data center development and operation
Minimum 2 years of experience in supporting project or program delivery
Preferred Skills
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations including NEPA, Clean Air Act (Title V, NSR, GHG), and Clean Water Act
Experience with utility interconnection, temporary power systems, or energy storage
Understanding of data center development lifecycle
Experience working in multi-jurisdictional permitting environments
Established industry relationships within data centers, utilities, or large industrial development
Experience building or scaling a service line or practiceProficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office
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