About Vantage Data Centers

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.

Market Development Department

The Market Development (MD) team is responsible for 4 key functions within the North American business: 1) Market Strategy, 2) Site Selection & Acquisition, 3) New Site Development and 4) Preconstruction. The team drives the business plans and execution of our geographic and vertical market expansions across North America.

We are at the front-end of the process of ensuring we have the critical capacity required to meet the evolving requirements of our wholesale and hyperscale customer base. We evaluate supply, demand, pricing, network, power, and a myriad of other factors when developing our market and site plans. We then acquire sites that align with those plans. The team collaborates with Commercial Management, Sales, Solution Engineering, Design Engineering, Construction, Operations, Finance, and Senior Management along the way. We also help ensure optimal revenue realization post-construction through development of commercial constructs and pricing that aligns to the objectives of both Vantage and our customers.

Position Overview

This role can be based in any of our US locations: Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA; Ashburn, VA or Remote.

The New Site Development Manager, North America 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 drive due diligence, initial concept, schematic and entitlement/permitting design and application(s), budget, and schedule for new projects and at the appropriate time transition them to the Construction Project Management Team for execution.

Constant communication with various departments 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. Vantage is looking for a detail-oriented Development Manager to drive new campus development of both new and existing data center markets, in advance of commencing construction activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Work cross functionally on the evaluation and diligence of new sites for data center assets, for the purpose of acquiring and developing into a Vantage Data Center property.
• Help drive 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.
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