Due Diligence Manager

Digital Realty Trust, L.P.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Realty Trust, L.P. in Boston or Ashburn seeks a Manager, Development Entitlements/Due Diligence – Americas to lead pre-development technical due diligence across the AMER region for data center sites.

You will coordinate internal teams and external consultants, review materials, assess zoning, environmental and geotechnical factors, and present findings with timelines to guide acquisition decisions.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in front-end site development or technical due diligence, preferably in data center or industrial development.
• Experience leading cross-functional due diligence for large-scale real estate projects.
• Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, entitlements, utility coordination.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with multi-deal capacity.
• Experience procuring and managing consultant scopes, schedules, budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate internal and consultant due diligence for potential AMER site acquisitions.
• Provide technical input to Acquisitions for market evaluations.
• Review seller materials for accuracy and development viability.
• Focus on Geotechnical, Environmental Site Assessments, and Entitlements review.
• Collaborate with DE&C preconstruction to define scope of due diligence.
• Direct land use attorneys, civil engineers, environmental firms, and other consultants.
• Coordinate environmental and geotechnical reporting with third-party services.
• Synthesize inputs with internal teams to establish a development schedule per site.
• Present findings and risks to senior leadership with trackers and Gantt charts.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Zoning & permitting

Environmental review

Geotechnical understanding

Due diligence leadership

Effective communication

Independent & collaborative work

Schedule development

Data center development

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Architecture / Construction Management / Real Estate Development

Tools

Gantt charts

Job description

Position Title: Manager, Development Entitlements/Due Diligence – Americas

Location: Boston or Ashburn

Your role

The Manager, Development Entitlements/Due Diligence – Americas will lead all pre-development technical due diligence efforts across the Americas region. This newly created role will sit within the Design, Engineering & Construction (DEC) organization and play a critical part in the early evaluation of potential data center developments. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, such as Acquisitions, Legal, and Development, as well as external consultants to ensure comprehensive assessment of potential sites and accurate development scheduling.

What you’ll do

• Lead and coordinate internal and consultant partner due diligence activities for potential site acquisitions in the AMER region.
• Assist the Acquisitions team by providing technical input for both existing and new market evaluations.
• Review seller-provided materials and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and development viability.
• Focus on the review of 3 primary topics: Geotechnical Investigations, Environmental Site Assessments and Identification of Zoning and Entitlements processes needed for the construction of new data centers.
• Collaborate with the DE&C preconstruction team to develop the scope of work associated with due diligence findings.
• Coordinate and direct land use attorneys, civil engineers, environmental firms, and other consultants to assess project risks and permit timelines.
• Coordinate and direct services from third-party environmental and geotechnical consultants to ensure timely and accurate reporting.sli>
• Collaborate with internal teams (Design, Construction, Development, Legal, etc.) to synthesize inputs and establish a complete development schedule for each potential site.
• Ensure due diligence deliverables align with internal development standards and project objectives.
• Present findings, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership to inform acquisition decisions. Use Due Diligence Trackers and Gantt charts.

What you’ll need

• 5 to 10 years of experience in front end site development, design, construction, or technical due diligence, preferably in data center, commercial real estate, or industrial development.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional due diligence efforts for large-scale real estate or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of zoning, permitting, entitlements, utility coordination, geotechnical issues and environmental review processes.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deals concurrently.
• Experience procuring and managing consultant scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings clearly to executive stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is preferred. Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or related fields will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data center development or hyperscale infrastructure.
• Familiarity with land acquisition and real estate legal frameworks in multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
• PMP, PE, or similar certification.

Compensation

Compensation range: $160,000 – $185,000.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401k match, disability benefits, wellness and education benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.