Previous Mission Critical/data center experience strongly desired
Development review experience in public/private sectors encouraged
Bachelor's or Master's in civil engineering, structural engineering, urban planning, landscape architecture, or architecture preferred
Understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and lifecycle
Responsibilities
Spearhead obtaining proposals for design reviews and manage pre-construction activities
Collaborate with design teams to ensure project goals alignment
Engage with city officials and consultants to fulfill permit requirements
Navigate regulatory landscapes to facilitate permitting processes
Develop and refine the Basis of Design in line with project objectives
Conduct initial site assessments to identify challenges and opportunities
Coordinate with procurement for Owner Furnished Contractor Installed equipment
Benefits
401k fully vested upon enrollment, with up to a 4% employer match
100% employee premiums paid for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
Paid Time Off plus Sick time
Full Job Description
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. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Product Delivery Services, this role involves coordinating efforts among Designers, Engineers, General Contractors, Consultants, City Officials, and Prime Data Centers Stakeholders. This 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
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
