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Digital Realty · 1 day ago

Manager, Development Entitlements/Due Diligence

Ashburn, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Digital Realty is a leading data center provider delivering a full spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. The Manager, Development Entitlements/Due Diligence will lead pre-development technical due diligence efforts across the Americas, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to assess potential data center sites and ensure comprehensive evaluations and accurate development scheduling.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate internal and consultant partner due diligence activities for potential site acquisitions in the AMER region

Assist the Acquisitions team by providing technical input for both existing and new market evaluations

Review seller-provided materials and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and development viability

Focus on the review of 3 primary topics: Geotechnical Investigations, Environmental Site Assessments and Identification of Zoning and Entitlements processes needed for the construction of new data centers

Collaborate with the DE&C preconstruction team to develop the scope of work associated with due diligence findings

Coordinate and direct land use attorneys, civil engineers, environmental firms, and other consultants to assess project risks and permit timelines

Coordinate and direct services from third-party environmental and geotechnical consultants to ensure timely and accurate reporting

Collaborate with internal teams (Design, Construction, Development, Legal, etc.) to synthesize inputs and establish a complete development schedule for each potential site

Ensure due diligence deliverables align with internal development standards and project objectives

Present findings, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership to inform acquisition decisions

Qualification

Technical due diligenceZoningEntitlementsProject managementCivil EngineeringData center developmentConsultant managementReal estate knowledgePMP certificationPE certificationCommunicationOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationIndependent work

Required

5 to 10 years of experience in front end site development, design, construction, or technical due diligence—preferably in data center, commercial real estate, or industrial development

Proven experience leading cross-functional due diligence efforts for large-scale real estate or infrastructure projects

Strong understanding of zoning, permitting, entitlements, utility coordination, geotechnical issues and environmental review processes

Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deals concurrently

Experience procuring and managing consultant scopes, schedules, and budgets

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings clearly to executive stakeholders

Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is preferred. Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or related fields will be considered