Data Center Site Due Diligence & Pre-Development Lead

DC BLOX, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DC BLOX, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Site Due Diligence & Pre-Development to lead site evaluation, feasibility studies, and permitting for prospective data center projects.

This role works with Land Acquisition, Legal, Engineering, Design, Construction, Utilities, and external consultants to ensure timely, compliant development. The position will drive multi-disciplinary due diligence programs, assess risks, and guide pre-closing strategies from zoning to permits, enabling successful site

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive experience in land development, real estate development, site due diligence, entitlements, civil engineering or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of entitlements, permitting, land use, and local government processes.
• Experience with Bluebeam, CAD, Microsoft Office Suite (advanced PowerPoint and Excel Skills)

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary due diligence for data center sites.
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and communicate risks to permitting and development strategy.
• Develop and manage pre-closing entitlement and permitting strategy including zoning and land-use approvals.
• Cultivate relationships with utility providers, government agencies, and communities to advance entitlements.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams on utility capacity, infrastructure, and timelines.
• Create, forecast, and monitor project budgets and capital planning.
• Establish schedules and ensure on-time completion of due diligence and permits.
• Synthesize due diligence findings into executive presentations to support decisions.
• Support master planning for land use efficiency and alignment with data center design standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Site due diligence

Land development

Entitlements

Civil engineering

Zoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning

Tools

Bluebeam

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

DC BLOX, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Site Due Diligence & Pre-Development to lead site evaluation, feasibility studies, and permitting for prospective data center projects.

This role works with Land Acquisition, Legal, Engineering, Design, Construction, Utilities, and external consultants to ensure timely, compliant development. The position will drive multi-disciplinary due diligence programs, assess risks, and guide pre-closing strategies from zoning to permits, enabling successful site