Development Manager, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

The New Site Development team drives the technology, innovation and new development of data center infrastructure across Vantage's company wide portfolio. The department evaluates new sites, drives cost and scheduling in line with company goals and serves as subject matter authorities across the entire project lifecycle from concept through commissioning. The team collaborates with Sales, Operations and management along the way. New Site Dev also works hand in hand with the Construction team to come up with a vertically integrated design and ensures new and existing standards and designs are completed successfully.

One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive tangible results. Our team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with company goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and results.

The Development Manager is responsible for a core function in the Vantage team, namely:
New Site Development, to drive development of controlled & existing real estate, and data centers associated with mergers and acquisitions. This position will oversee due diligence, initial concept, schematic and entitlement/permitting design and application(s), budget, and schedule for all new major projects and at the appropriate time transition them to the Construction Project Management Team for execution.

• Assist Leadership Team with evaluation and diligence of new sites for data center assets, for the purpose of acquiring and developing into a Vantage Data Center property.
• Lead all aspects of design & engineering project management, scheduling, and budgeting for new projects including site assessment, conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, and development of design & construction documents.
• Transition design and preconstruction packages to VDC Construction Project Managers for execution.
• Provide thought and team leadership, while being accountable for team results on all preconstruction projects and assignments, including budget, schedule, and coordination with internal and external project stakeholders across several cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate new technology and construction techniques associated with land development and building construction to gain an edge on speed to market.
• Continue involvement in data center construction community to gain valuable knowledge of best practice, new trends and industry standards.
• Support Market Development & Sales, as they identify and select new sites in existing and new markets in line with VDC strategy, including leading land due diligence efforts
• Lead various aspects of land use & zoning approvals, coordination with landowners, neighborhood groups, community outreach and entitlement process with local jurisdictions.
• Work with our internal Assistant General Counsel to assist with development-related agreements.
• Coordinate local efforts with the various city planners, city councils, utilities (Power, Fiber, & Water), and other relevant parties critical to project success.
• Represent Vantage in the best light to local officials and effectively communicate the benefits of wholesale data center campuses.
• Drive scope, schedule, and budget decisions to conclusion including managing internal and external resources, project teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Provide support to Construction Team from concept through commissioning across Vantage's portfolio of construction projects.
• Ensure lessons learned are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement.
• Report status of all projects in preconstruction status (risks, schedule, quality, and budget) to management.
• Develop, refine, and implement processes and policies for new construction practices, comparison and ultimately green lighting deployment and actualization.
• Understand business strategies to align product development and innovation to drive success.
• Conduct Consultant/Vendor/Contractor qualification, network management/expansion, new technology evaluation for use on current product line and future product development opportunities.
• Support project management team to establish project budgets, analyze design impacts on build costs, and submit approval packages to executive team.
• Coordinate with site operations to define project requirements.
• Work with sales and marketing to provide technical support wherever needed.
• Additional duties as…