Vantage Data Centers · 1 day ago
Development Manager, NA
San Antonio, Texas
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expVantage Data Centers powers and connects technology for leading hyperscalers and cloud providers. The Development Manager will oversee the New Site Development team, driving the development of real estate and data centers, managing design, budgeting, and project execution processes.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Assist Leadership Team with evaluation and diligence of new sites for data center assets, for the purpose of acquiring and developing into a Vantage Data Center property
Lead all aspects of design & engineering project management, scheduling, and budgeting for new projects including site assessment, conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, and development of design & construction documents
Transition design and preconstruction packages to VDC Construction Project Managers for execution
Provide thought and team leadership, while being accountable for team results on all preconstruction projects and assignments, including budget, schedule, and coordination with internal and external project stakeholders across several cross-functional teams
Evaluate new technology and construction techniques associated with land development and building construction to gain an edge on speed to market
Continue involvement in data center construction community to gain valuable knowledge of best practice, new trends and industry standards
Support Market Development & Sales, as they identify and select new sites in existing and new markets in line with VDC strategy, including leading land due diligence efforts
Lead various aspects of land use & zoning approvals, coordination with landowners, neighborhood groups, community outreach and entitlement process with local jurisdictions
Work with our internal Assistant General Counsel to assist with development-related agreements
Coordinate local efforts with the various city planners, city councils, utilities (Power, Fiber, & Water), and other relevant parties critical to project success
Represent Vantage in the best light to local officials and effectively communicate the benefits of wholesale data center campuses
Drive scope, schedule, and budget decisions to conclusion including managing internal and external resources, project teams, contractors, and vendors
Provide support to Construction Team from concept through commissioning across Vantage’s portfolio of construction projects
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
Develop, refine, and implement processes and policies for new construction practices, comparison and ultimately green lighting deployment and actualization
Understand business strategies to align product development and innovation to drive success
Conduct 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
Additional duties as assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience in Construction and Project Management
Demonstrated ability to collaboratively lead project/design teams
Excellent relationship building skills
Ability to analyze complex business concepts and documents
Ability to make effective presentations on general topics
Skilled at solving problems and dealing with a variety of options with limited information
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization and with other stakeholders and third parties such as suppliers
Flexible, adaptable, and self-directed; able to prioritize projects in a variety of circumstances while traveling, across multiple time zones, cross functionally, by project, etc
Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in construction, engineering, or real estate development
Construction industry experience is required, with several years of advanced corporate real estate experience; industrial land acquisition experience
Data Center experience
Strong IT skills, with ability to use multiple communication tools and packages including the Office suite, advanced Excel knowledge
Creative and innovative skillset
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D
Short and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
Many other additional voluntary benefits
Company
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2023 (4)
2022 (5)
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.61BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
Recent News
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