Director, New Site Development

at  Vantage Data Centers

About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage 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 experience.
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.
Position Overview
Vantage is looking for a Director, New Site Development to drive the development of both new and existing data center campuses, with a focus on pre-construction activities, to assess, de-risk and commercially manage the developments, assisting the Senior Director of New Site Development in managing these projects through to shovel ready.
You will oversee due diligence, initial concept, schematic & 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.
Additionally you will be responsible for managing, developing and growing Junior to Senior members of the Site Development team.

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 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 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.
• Team Management, development and growth of Junior to Senior level members of the Site Development team
• 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.

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

• 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 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 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.
• Team Management, development and growth of Junior to Senior level members of the Site Development team
• National and international travel will be required on a regular basis