Land Development Manager at Aligned Data Centers

JOB TITLE: Manager, Land Enablement

DEPARTMENT: Platform Development

REPORTS TO: Sr. Director, Land Enablement

SUMMARY: Aligned is seeking an experienced, organized, and proactive Manager, Land Enablement to join the Platform Development team. This role will sit within the Land Enablement team, focused on managing and executing on-site and off-site site improvements and infrastructure to prepare sites for future development and ultimately reduce data center delivery timelines. A strong Manager candidate will have a background in project management of large-scale land development and construction projects, or associated function. This candidate should be detail-oriented, have a track record of developing and leading new processes across cross-functional teams, have a keen ability to think both strategically and analytically, and have experience navigating the challenges that accompany execution of large-scale development projects. In addition, this candidate should have an ability to communicate effectively, form partnerships (internal and external), and influence stakeholders to action.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the implementation of the newly adopted “Land Enablement” strategic approach to prepare a portfolio of sites for potential future development.
• Support day to day program activities and initiatives.
• Use technical expertise to make site specific scope recommendations related to site preparation and offsite enablement to strategically position the site for more efficient future development.
• Conduct technical review of construction plans with understanding of design within the data center environment.
• Be a key stakeholder in the entitlements process (e.g., zoning, land use permitting, agreement modifications) to support prepositioned development of data center sites
• Monitor and track ongoing site improvements, on-site and off-site, including permit compliance, agreement management, design and construction schedules and budgets.
• Monitor and track site risks and opportunities by compiling and/or analyzing site information, including permitting and land use requirements, legal, physical risk, and financial implications.
• Work with key project team members to ensure alignment among all internal stakeholders and to find creative ways to overcome obstacles in the site improvement process.
• Ownership and communication of design status, cost modeling, risk assessment and follow through during land enablement, as defined, across our acquisition portfolio.
• Ownership of all administrative duties associated with Aligned Land Enablement projects as required.
• Assist in the set up and management of project budgets according to the project controls procedures set forth by Senior Leadership.
• Contract negotiation with subcontractors.

STRONGLY DESIRED WORKING EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Knowledge with Project Management Software (MS Projects, Prolog, Procore, BIM 360, Smartsheets or similar).
• Knowledge and experience working with AutoCAD a plus
• Experience in managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants, vendors and other stakeholders
• Data Center development experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Land Planning, Real Estate or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of design, project management, construction management, civil engineering, or site/land development strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality always.
• Ability to understand and follow clear directions and meet specific deadlines with reporting, communication and project schedules.
• Team Player across the organization
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Willingness to travel domestically (up to 25% a month) as project needs require
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating methods and development of scopes of work.
• Ability to understand construction project scopes.
• Able to monitor and interpret design and schedule changes and forecast their impact on overall project costs.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical
  • Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen
  • Understands business implications of decisions; assist in developing budgets and experience understanding reporting budgets/financials; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management – Assists in the Development of workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
• Dependability
  • Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Team Player with Strong Communications skills; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Planning/Organizing
  • Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism
  • Approaches others in a tactful manner; Team Player across the organization; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Project Management
  • Develops project plans; Develops Budgets for projects; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Quality
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand/walk/sit
• Frequently required to bend/climb
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.