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
Why This Role Matters

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.
Role Overview

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)
Key Responsibilities

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

efficient and scalable outcomes
2. Civil Engineering Leadership

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
3. Infrastructure & Utility Coordination

Coordinate with:
Municipal water systems (1M GPD capacity)
Natural gas infrastructure teams
Integrate civil design with:
Substations
Cooling systems
4. Permitting & Entitlements Strategy

Lead civil permitting approach and agency coordination
Drive approvals to meet

Q2–Q3 2026 entitlement targets
Anticipate and mitigate risks early in the process
5. Construction Document Delivery

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
Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

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

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
Licensure

Professional Engineer (P.E.) required
Nebraska license or ability to obtain
What Success Looks Like

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
Why CDR

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.

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