Permitting Manager - Data Center Development

About The Role

The Permitting Manager (Product Development Manager) plays a pivotal role in the early stages of new data center projects. This strategic position ensures a smooth transition from conceptualization to project execution. This role leads and manages the development process: due-diligence, entitlement, design, and pre-construction processes for a portfolio of data center projects across the US.

This role reports directly to the Vice President of Product Delivery Services, involving coordination among Designers, Engineers, General Contractors, Consultants, City Officials, and Prime Data Centers Stakeholders. It is an on-site position at Prime’s Denver office.

What You'll Do

• Spearhead the process of obtaining proposals for design reviews from qualified vendors, liaising with city officials and consultants to understand permit requirements, conducting initial site assessments, and managing pre-construction activities.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure alignment with project goals and industry standards.
• Engage with city officials and external consultants to comprehensively understand and fulfill permit requirements.
• Strategically navigate regulatory landscapes to facilitate smooth permitting processes.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the Basis of Design, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technical and operational requirements into the design process.
• Conduct thorough initial site assessments to identify potential challenges and opportunities.
• Provide valuable insights into site suitability and feasibility for data center development.
• Assume a pre-construction manager role by coordinating and overseeing activities leading up to the construction phase.
• Collaborate closely with various stakeholders to streamline processes and ensure efficient project progression.
• Work closely with the procurement team to coordinate Owner Furnished Contractor Installed equipment (OFCI) and manage long lead items in relation to project schedule.
• Ensure timely procurement to maintain project timelines and mitigate risks.
• Develop initial project budgets and schedules based on established templates.
• Continuously monitor and refine budgetary and scheduling aspects to align with project milestones.
• Collaborate with the QA/QC and Commissioning team, in conjunction with Construction team, to ensure seamless integration of back-end testing processes and equipment installation.
• Provide support in pre-construction efforts to optimize the commissioning phase.
• Facilitate a smooth transition to the Construction Project Manager (CPM) during General Contractor (GC) onboarding.
• Support the CPM through the permitting phase, ensuring a seamless handover of project responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in development permitting.
• Previous Mission Critical/data center experience strongly desired.
• Applicants with development review experience in the public and/or private sectors strongly encouraged to apply.
• Bachelors or Master’s Degrees in civil engineering, structural engineering, urban planning, landscape architecture, or architecture strongly desired.
• Understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and lifecycle.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range - $90,000-$130,000 and performance bonus program.
• 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match.
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability.
• Paid Time Off + Sick time.