Land Development & Permitting Program Manager
About Our Client:
The organization operates within the cloud infrastructure and data center development industry, focusing on acquiring and developing sites for large-scale, multi-disciplinary, multi-year datacenter construction projects. It addresses the challenge of coordinating complex development processes across multiple markets, particularly in the Southeastern United States, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of operational datacenter sites through integrated management of land acquisition, permitting, design, and construction phases.
About the Opportunity:
The LAND DEVELOPMENT & PERMITTING PROGRAM MANAGER is responsible for overseeing the permitting and approval processes for a portfolio of datacenter projects in the region. The role ensures regulatory compliance, risk management, and alignment across multiple internal teams and external stakeholders. This position is critical in facilitating site readiness and supporting the organization's datacenter expansion by managing project timelines, contracts, and stakeholder relationships.
Responsibilities:
Manage permitting and approvals to enable timely datacenter development and construction.
Conduct regulatory assessments during due diligence, design, and construction phases.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align project objectives and mitigate risks.
Oversee utility connections, construction agreements, and development contracts.
Ensure integrated planning across land development, design, construction, operations, and environmental teams.
Administer contracts and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
Communicate risks, mitigation strategies, and permitting policies to internal stakeholders.
Develop innovative solutions to address schedule delays and permitting challenges.
Represent the organization in meetings with regulatory authorities and public forums.
Manage relationships with government officials and external stakeholders for permitting and pre-construction discussions.
Support continuous improvement of program tools and processes related to permitting and approvals.
Educate project teams on permitting requirements to ensure compliance.
Monitor permit approval conditions to maintain regulatory compliance.
Track and report key metrics including permitting and delivery timeline predictability.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field plus 3+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years equivalent experience. Ability to meet specialized security screening requirements including periodic cloud background checks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction, Urban Planning, Architecture, Land Use, Law, Real Estate, or related field.7+ years experience managing large-scale or complex land development projects.
- Proven track record in securing permits and planning approvals for large construction initiatives.
- Experience managing project portfolios including budgets and schedules.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external partners such as consultants, attorneys, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Experience in mission-critical design and/or construction.
- Experience delivering projects across multiple jurisdictions.
- Pay Range and Compensation Package:
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD 97,600 to 188,400 per year.
- Specific ranges apply for the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, with base pay from USD 125,000 to 206,400 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
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