Manager, Site Due Diligence & Pre-Development

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

At DC BLOX, we’re shaping the future of digital infrastructure. Our mission is to empower businesses with robust, secure, and reliable solutions that enable them to thrive in an increasingly connected world.

Founded on the principles of innovation, integrity, and customer-centricity, DC BLOX provides cutting-edge colocation, cloud services, and network solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs.

Our team is made up of passionate professionals dedicated to excellence. We foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture where every voice is valued and innovation is encouraged. Whether you’re an experienced industry veteran or just starting your career, DC BLOX offers a range of opportunities for growth and development.

Description Summary:

The Manager, Site Due Diligence & Pre-Development will lead the development due diligence process for prospective data center sites following execution of a letter of intent or purchase and sale agreement. Working closely with Land Acquisition, Legal, Engineering, Design, Construction, Utilities and external consultants, this position will evaluate site feasibility, identify and mitigate development risks, manage contractual due diligence activities and critical dates, and prepare projects for acquisition approval and closing.

The position will serve as the primary coordinator for civil, environmental, geotechnical, entitlement, zoning, permitting and infrastructure-related due diligence. Following site acquisition, the Manager will lead the structured transition of the project to the design and construction teams and may continue to support selected entitlement and permitting activities through the early development phase.

Essential Duties:

• Oversee and execute multi-disciplinary due diligence programs, including title review, environmental and ecological studies, geotechnical reports, zoning analysis, and permitting risk assessments.

• Identify, assess, mitigate, and communicate risks to the permitting and development strategy. Develop proactive mitigation plans to maintain project timelines and budgets.

• Develop and manage the pre-closing entitlement and permitting strategy, including zoning verification, rezoning, special-use approvals, annexation, development agreements, preliminary permits and other land-use approvals required to establish site viability.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with utility providers, economic development authorities, government agencies, and local communities to accelerate land entitlement and address potential public concerns.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for preliminary evaluation of electric utility capacity, transmission and distribution access, substation requirements, interconnection timing, water and wastewater availability, fiber diversity, and other infrastructure required for data center development.

• Create, forecast, and monitor project budgets and capital planning.

• Establish due diligence and permit schedules, managing internal and external teams to ensure on-time completion.

• Synthesize complex due diligence findings and project statuses into clear, actionable executive-level presentations and reports to support investment and development decisions.

• Support master planning efforts to ensure land use efficiency, scalability, and alignment with data center design standards.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Training/Experience:

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience in data center site selection, due diligence, and development

• Extensive experience in large-scale, complex development projects across multiple jurisdictions

• MBA, Master of Engineering, Real Estate, Land Planning, or relevant certifications