Due Diligence Manager

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts is seeking a seasoned development professional to lead front-end site development and due diligence for data center projects. You will coordinate internal teams and consultant partners to evaluate market viability and identify zoning, entitlements, and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing seller materials, managing scopes and budgets, and presenting findings to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cross-functional due diligence efforts for large-scale real estate or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, able to manage multiple deals concurrently.
• Strong written and verbal communication, capable of presenting complex findings to executives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate due diligence activities for potential site acquisitions in the AMER region.
• Provide technical input for market evaluations and existing/new market assessments.
• Review materials for accuracy, completeness, and development viability.
• Focus on geotechnical investigations, environmental site assessments, and zoning/entitlements for data centers.
• Coordinate with third‑party consultants to ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Synthesize inputs with internal teams to establish development schedules for each site.
• Ensure due diligence deliverables align with development standards and objectives.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership using trackers and Gantt charts.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.