Senior Development Manager

Senior Development Manager

Vantage Data Centers is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Development Manager to drive the development of both new and existing data center campuses, in advance of commencing construction activities. You will assist the Senior Director of New Site Development in managing these projects through to shovel ready.

This position is responsible for a single key function in the Vantage D&E team, namely, to drive controlled real estate, 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.

Constant communication with Facilities, Operations, Sales, Marketing and subject matter experts will be required to ensure that the design and construction of new facilities will maintain and enhance Vantage's product and service offering. Collaboration and integration in the sales lifecycle process including client interface is integral to the role as well.

Essential Job Functions & Duties

• Assist Management Team with evaluation and selection of existing data center assets for the purpose of acquiring and developing into a Vantage Data Center property.
• Lead all aspects of design, engineering, scheduling, and budgeting for new projects including site assessment, conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, and development of construction documents.
• At the appropriate time 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.
• Evaluate new technology and construction techniques associated with land development and building construction to gain an edge on speed to market.
• Involvement in data center construction community to gain valuable knowledge of best practice, new trends and industry standards.
• Provide support to Construction Team from concept through commissioning across Vantage's portfolio of construction projects.
• Drive scope, schedule, and budget decisions to conclusion including managing internal and external resources, project teams, contractors and vendors.
• 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.
• Manage 'Employee Think Tank' to ensure employees have their ideas heard and acted upon.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and opportunities to innovate using concepts from within and outside of the data center industry.
• 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.
• Assisting the Site Acquisition Team in identifying and selecting new sites in existing and new markets in line with the strategy, including assisting, wherever possible, in negotiation and acquisition of new sites.
• National and international travel will be required on a regular basis.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Experience working in Development Management, with a focus on pre-construction activities, i.e. de-risking a site, planning, permitting, managing schedule and cost.
• Construction and Project Management experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in construction is preferred.
• Data Center experience is preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills with understanding of real estate finance and discounted cash flow analysis.
• Must be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the commercial metrics which drive a successful development.
• Demonstrably strong negotiation skills.
• Creative thinker and demonstrated ability to champion innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization and with other stakeholders and third parties such as suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner.
• Provide a high-level of commitment to customer service with co-workers and stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively respond to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to analyze complex business concepts and documents.
• Ability to make effective presentations on general topics.
• Strong IT skills; ability to use multiple communication tools and packages, Advanced Excel knowledge essential.

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.