CLOUDHQ - Land Development Project Manager

Description

Who We Are

Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located in two Northern Virginia locations, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.

What The Role Entails

The Development Manager will be a critical member of the Development Team, responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of data center development projects. The Development Manager will support land acquisition, lead campus planning, entitlement and design efforts, and support the Construction and Operations teams through execution and handover. The Development Manager will collaborate internally and externally to represent CHQ’s development team and drive results. This role will lead cross-functional efforts alongside design partner teams, local jurisdictions, and other external partners, serving as a key communicator and project leader for CloudHQ.

What You Will Get to Do

Project Management

• Assume end-to-end accountability for data center development projects from inception through permitting, and support Construction and Operations teams through handover
• Lead campus planning, entitlements, design, and permitting processes from site acquisition through construction document delivery on multiple, simultaneous projects
• Coordinate, develop, and manage project budgets
• Work with design/construction teams to establish schedules. Drive schedule and adjust as needed in response to changing priorities or requirements.
• Draft and distribute RFPs for external design partners, lead negotiations and selections
• Lead the design process and development of construction documents, including specifications
• Support utilities planning and coordination

Stakeholder Coordination

• Build and leverage partnerships with architects, engineers, contractors, trade partners, equipment vendors, local municipalities, and customers
• Proactively address customer concerns to ensure the successful integration of requirements
• Coordinate design, constructability, maintainability, and strategy with the Operations team
• Communicate with adjacent property owners and neighborhood groups as needed
• Attend project OAC meetings (among others) and liaise on action items between CloudHQ and design/construction partners – driving issues to successful resolution

Strategic Leadership

• Prepare and present development business plans and regular reporting to leadership
• Develop creative solutions and innovations to drive individual and team performance
• Identify and share lessons learned and integrate improvements into future projects
• Champion CHQ initiatives on all projects

Requirements

 What You Bring to The Role

• A bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in real estate development and/or construction/design management. Data Center (or complex commercial, pharmaceutical, high-tech) preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills with expertise in quantitative and qualitative analysis, and technical oversight
• Sound decision-making ability, combining independent judgment with expert input to make high-stakes decisions with direct impact on project outcomes
• Proven ability to independently oversee development/design projects from start to finish
• Responsible and dependable, with a strong work ethic and ability to lead by example in attendance, attitude, and technical deliverables
• Effective communicator with excellent speaking and presentation skills; enjoys building relationships with customers and external audiences
• Collaborative team player, adept at working across complex organizations and driving execution through strong networking and partnering skills
• Entrepreneurial and adaptable, thrives in fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environments; motivated by opportunities to play a large, strategic role in project success
• Flexible and committed, with the ability and willingness to work extended hours when required to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to travel to data center sites, client meetings, trainings or conferences as required

What We Offer

CloudHQ’s people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation, and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision and bring their best to support their customers and team.

Our full-time employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CloudHQ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.