Data Center Development Director

vor 4 Wochen

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland Vantage Data Centers Vollzeit

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers is committed to delivering innovative data center solutions that meet the evolving needs of hyperscalers, cloud providers, and large enterprises. We are seeking a highly skilled Director, New Site Development to drive the development of new and existing data center campuses.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing due diligence, initial concept, schematic & entitlement/permitting design and application(s), budget, and schedule for all new major projects. This includes collaborating with Facilities, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and subject matter experts to ensure that the design and construction of new facilities maintain and enhance Vantage's product and service offering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist Management Team with evaluation and selection of existing data center assets for acquisition and development.
  • 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.
  • Transition design and preconstruction packages to Vantage 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.
  • 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 the 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.
  • Understand business strategies to align product development and innovation to drive success.
  • 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 the 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 in negotiation and acquisition of new sites.
  • Team Management, development, and growth of Junior to Senior level members of the Site Development team.

Requirements

  • 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 that 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.

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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