Due Diligence Manager

About the role

The Manager, Development Entitlements/Due Diligence – Americas will lead all pre-development technical due diligence efforts across the Americas region. This newly created role will sit within the Design, Engineering & Construction (DEC) organization and play a critical part in the early evaluation of potential data center developments.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Able to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data center development or hyperscale infrastructure.
• Familiarity with land acquisition and real estate legal frameworks in multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
• PMP, PE, or similar certification.