Senior Development Manager

vor 3 Wochen


Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland Vantage Data Centers Vollzeit

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect, and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experiences.

We power, cool, protect, and connect 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.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for a 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 core function, namely New Site Development, to drive development of controlled and existing real estate, and data centers associated with mergers and acquisitions.

Essential Job Functions & Duties

  • Assist Leadership Team with evaluation and due 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.
  • 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 pre-construction 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 pre-construction 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.
  • 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, zoning, permitting, managing schedule, and cost.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in construction, engineering, or real estate development preferred.
  • Construction and Project Management experience.
  • Data Center experience is strongly 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.
  • Creative thinker and demonstrated ability to champion innovation.
  • 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 collaboratively lead project/design teams.
  • 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.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above-market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training, and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.



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