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Colliers Engineering & Design · 1 day ago

Development Manager - Entitlements/Due Diligence

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Development Manager - Entitlements/Due Diligence to join their Owner's Rep team. This role will lead pre-development technical due diligence efforts across the Americas for potential data center developments, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure comprehensive assessments and accurate scheduling.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate internal and consultant partner due diligence activities for potential site acquisitions in the Americas’ 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. Use Due Diligence Trackers and Gantt charts

Qualification

Technical due diligenceData center developmentZoningEntitlementsPMP certificationProject managementCivil EngineeringReal Estate DevelopmentCommunication skillsCollaborationOrganizational skills

Required

5 - 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

Experience with data center development or hyperscale infrastructure is highly desirable

Familiarity with land acquisition and real estate legal frameworks in multiple U.S. jurisdictions

PMP, PE, or similar certification is a plus

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

Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or related fields will be considered

Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid pregnancy disability leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Company-matched 401(k)/Roth

Paid time off that includes parental and military leave

Employee referral and professional license bonuses

Reimbursement for education

A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

Company

Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.

Founded in 1984

Holmdel, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://colliersengineering.com

H1B Sponsorship

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