Vice president data center development construction

Headquartered in the Greater Washington area, American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is a US-based leading institutional fund manager and real estate partner with over $13 billion deployed across key U.S. markets. Specializing in data center, residential, industrial, and office assets, AREP has acquired more than 34 million square feet of Class A real estate and currently manages over 25 million square feet.

PowerHouse Data Centers, a wholly owned division of AREP, is a developer and owner of next-generation data centers and provides technical real estate solutions for hyperscalers across the country. Backed by strategic joint venture partnerships, PowerHouse leverages its proven leadership and best-in-class technical expertise to deliver innovative real estate solutions.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President, Data Center Development & Construction will coordinate the daily activities involved with the design, construction and development of our data center projects. This position reports directly to the SVP, Development and Construction. The individual will interact with tenants, contractors, architects, designers, attorneys, consultants, public agency staff and plan reviewers, capital partners and other project stakeholders as necessary.

The candidate will be directly responsible for management of project budgets, scheduling, consultant and contractor selection and overall delivery and performance of data center developments. It is anticipated and expected that the candidate will have the skills and experience to manage the full development and construction lifecycle of data center projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop project budgets and manage costs to remain within budget constraints. Also prepare and manage project schedules including negotiation and resolution of critical path conflicts.

• Develop and implement RFP requirements for project bids and review bidders' qualifications, analyze bids and negotiate contracts as required. Oversee contracts and agreements and enforce provisions as necessary. Manage development and construction consultant activities during the entire project lifecycle.

• Plan and schedule work over the course of one or several months; defines tasks, priorities and work schedules in order to meet overall objectives of broadly defined work assignments.

• Become proficient in AREP's job cost tracking software and utilize it to monitor project progress and cost compliance. Process project invoices for accuracy in support of job costing.

• Help ensure that the organization is in compliance with local, state and Federal laws, permits and safety regulations.

• Contribute to ongoing improvements to departmental processes and workflows.

• Participate in the due diligence process and evaluation of proposed developments and existing building acquisitions.

• Understand and drive zoning and re-zoning efforts including coordination of legal counsel, civil engineers and other professionals in pursue of greenfield and brownfield acquisitions.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform the typical tasks and duties of the position successfully, the knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are required.

• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of data center development, design, and construction.

• Skilled in drafting agreements and editing legal documents related to design, development and construction.

• Skilled in developing, coordinating and maintaining project schedules.

• Skilled in developing and executing project level Sustainability plans, including comprehensive understanding of relevant data center sustainability metrics (e.g., PUE, WUE).

• Skilled in developing and executing project level sustainability plans, including comprehensive understanding of Renewable Energy and Sustainability initiatives, US Green Building Council LEED, Energy Star and related programs.

• Strong working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite. Cloud based project management software a plus (Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud).

• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines and generate detail-oriented work-product.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior management, attorneys, equity partners, tenants, technical consultants, public agency staff, fellow employees, public officials and community members.

• Ability to interpret federal, state, and local ordinances, regulations and past approvals pertaining to development and construction-related activities.

• Self-starter and team-player with ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

• Analytical ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze information to make decisions that affect the overall operations or results.

• Experience with project risk management and mitigation strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A. or B.S. degree required; business, construction management, engineering, or architecture/planning related majors preferred. Advanced business, real estate, construction management or other related degrees a plus.
• 8+ years of construction management experience with substantive involvement in large scale data center projects, from inception through completion. S
• Project management (PMP) or construction management (CCM) certifications are preferred.

AREP offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life and supplemental life insurance and short and long-term disability insurance. Our package includes Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount Program.

AREP is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you require special accommodation, please email [email protected].

AREP does not accept unsolicited resumes or identifiable candidate information from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited information will not be considered for engagement purposes.