Land Enablement Manager

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Manager, Land Enablement - DFW/PHX/ORD

Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive and operate some of the industry’s leading and most innovative infrastructure solutions?

At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability.  

We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful!    

As part of our exciting growth, we are currently searching for a Land Enablement Manager.

Aligned is seeking an experienced, organized, and proactive Manager, Land Enablement to join the Platform Development team. This role will sit within the Land Enablement team, focused on managing and executing on-site and off-site site improvements and infrastructure to prepare sites for future development and ultimately reduce data center delivery timelines. A strong Manager candidate will have a background in project management of large-scale land development and construction projects, or associated function. This candidate should be detail-oriented, have a track record of developing and leading new processes across cross-functional teams, have a keen ability to think both strategically and analytically, and have experience navigating the challenges that accompany execution of large-scale development projects. In addition, this candidate should have an ability to communicate effectively, form partnerships (internal and external), and influence stakeholders to action.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the implementation of the newly adopted “Land Enablement” strategic approach to prepare a portfolio of sites for potential future development.
• Support day to day program activities and initiatives.
• Use technical expertise to make site specific scope recommendations related to site preparation and offsite enablement to strategically position the site for more efficient future development.
• Conduct technical review of construction plans with understanding of design within the data center environment. 
• Be a key stakeholder in the entitlements process (e.g., zoning, land use permitting, agreement modifications) to support prepositioned development of data center sites
• Monitor and track ongoing site improvements, on-site and off-site, including permit compliance, agreement management, design and construction schedules and budgets.
• Monitor and track site risks and opportunities by compiling and/or analyzing site information, including permitting and land use requirements, legal, physical risk, and financial implications.
• Work with key project team members to ensure alignment among all internal stakeholders and to find creative ways to overcome obstacles in the site improvement process.
• Ownership and communication of design status, cost modeling, risk assessment and follow through during land enablement, as defined, across our acquisition portfolio.
• Ownership of all administrative duties associated with Aligned Land Enablement projects as required.
• Assist in the set up and management of project budgets according to the project controls procedures set forth by Senior Leadership. 
• Contract negotiation with subcontractors.

STRONGLY DESIRED WORKING EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Knowledge with Project Management Software (MS Projects, Prolog, Procore, BIM 360, Smartsheets or similar).
• Knowledge and experience working with AutoCAD a plus
• Experience in managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants, vendors and other stakeholders
• Data Center development experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Land Planning, Real Estate or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of design, project management, construction management, civil engineering, or site/land development strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality always.
• Ability to understand and follow clear directions and meet specific deadlines with reporting, communication and project schedules.
• Team Player across the organization
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Willingness to travel domestically (up to 25% a month) as project needs require
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating methods and development of scopes of work.
• Ability to understand construction project scopes.
• Able to monitor and interpret design and schedule changes and forecast their impact on overall project

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand/walk/sit
• Frequently required to bend/climb
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts

COMPENSATION:

• $110,000 - $150,000 + Bonus

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Aligned Data Centers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Eligible employees have access to:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts:  HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants.  FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay: Includes sick and safe leave as required by Maryland law
• Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
• Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Aligned, we are committed to transparency and fostering a positive employee experience from your very first interaction with us. In compliance with Illinois pay disclosure requirements, when you join Aligned, you’ll have access to the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long disability, life insurance and other voluntary benefits, 401k with employer match, bonus opportunities, paid time off, wellness benefits and professional development opportunities, all designed to support your well-being and career growth. We want you to have a clear understanding of what we offer, so you can make informed decisions about your future with us.

Aligned is equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We ensure that all applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment-related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People & Culture team. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws. Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.