Pre-Development & Planning Manager (Owners Representative) - Data Center Construction - Hybrid/Remote

KALCON; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Long Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON

15 days of paid time off

8 paid National Holidays

Reimbursement for professional Licenes

Reimbursement for professional Licens/

Job summary

KALCON is seeking a Pre-Development & Planning Manager (Owner's Representative) for data center construction in Phoenix. You will oversee site selection, due diligence, entitlement, utility planning, permitting strategy, and infrastructure coordination to keep projects ready for design and construction.

The role requires strong project management, risk management, and executive communication. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, monitor schedules and budgets, and provide regular updates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience managing large-scale commercial, industrial, mission critical, infrastructure, or data center projects.
• Experience overseeing pre-development, entitlement, permitting, utility coordination, and site due diligence activities.
• Strong understanding of data center development processes, site selection criteria, and utility infrastructure requirements.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams including civil, environmental, geotechnical, architectural, and engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of permitting processes, zoning requirements, environmental regulations, and jurisdictional approvals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, agencies, utility providers, and development partners.
• Strong project management, risk management, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate project schedules, budgets, development constraints, and delivery risks.
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support site selection by evaluating development feasibility, infrastructure availability, utility capacity, and schedule risks.
• Coordinate and manage due diligence investigations including geotechnical, environmental, survey, utility, traffic, and infrastructure assessments.
• Identify development constraints, permitting risks, and schedule impacts.
• Develop risk registers and mitigation strategies for acquisition and development.
• Lead entitlement and permitting efforts with local jurisdictions and agencies.
• Monitor approval timelines and address issues impacting milestones.
• Coordinate with electric, water, wastewater, telecom, and natural gas providers for service strategies.
• Manage planning, engineering, environmental, and development consultants.
• Monitor consultant performance and ensure deliverables meet objectives.
• Provide regular status reports and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Develop and maintain pre-development schedules and milestones.
• Track readiness milestones and support transition to design and construction teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Risk management

Project management

MS Office

PM software

Schedule evaluation

Budget evaluation

Consultant coordination

Site selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, or related field

Job description

Pre-Development & Planning Manager (Owner's Representative) – Data Center Construction

This role provides oversight of site selection, due diligence, entitlement, utility planning, permitting strategy, infrastructure coordination, and stakeholder management to ensure projects are fully prepared for design, procurement, and construction execution. The Manager identifies risks early, aligns internal and external stakeholders, and drives planning efforts that support schedule certainty, cost predictability, and speed-to-market objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience managing large-scale commercial, industrial, mission critical, infrastructure, or data center projects.
• Experience overseeing pre-development, entitlement, permitting, utility coordination, and site due diligence activities.
• Strong understanding of data center development processes, site selection criteria, and utility infrastructure requirements.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams including civil, environmental, geotechnical, architectural, and engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of permitting processes, zoning requirements, environmental regulations, and jurisdictional approvals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, agencies, utility providers, and development partners.
• Strong project management, risk management, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate project schedules, budgets, development constraints, and delivery risks.
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office applications.

Duties And Responsibilities

Site Selection & Due Diligence

• Support site selection activities by evaluating development feasibility, infrastructure availability, utility capacity, and schedule risks.
• Coordinate and manage due diligence investigations including geotechnical, environmental, survey, utility, traffic, and infrastructure assessments.
• Identify development constraints, permitting risks, and schedule impacts that could affect project delivery.
• Develop risk registers and mitigation strategies for site acquisition and development activities.

Entitlements & Permitting

• Lead entitlement and permitting efforts necessary to support project development and construction readiness.
• Coordinate with local jurisdictions, planning departments, permitting agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor approval timelines and proactively address issues that may impact project milestones.
• Provide regular updates on entitlement status, permitting risks, and approval forecasts.

Utility & Infrastructure Planning

• Serve as primary owner representative for utility planning and infrastructure coordination.
• Coordinate with electric, water, wastewater, telecom, and natural gas providers to establish service strategies and delivery timelines.
• Validate utility capacity, infrastructure requirements, and off-site improvement scopes.
• Identify risks related to utility procurement, infrastructure delivery, and long-lead development activities.

Consultant & Stakeholder Management

• Manage planning, engineering, environmental, and development consultants throughout pre-development activities.
• Facilitate coordination between internal stakeholders, design teams, utility providers, landowners, and governmental agencies.
• Monitor consultant performance, deliverable quality, and compliance with project objectives.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment regarding scope, schedule, risk, and development priorities.

Schedule, Cost & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain pre-development schedules, milestone tracking, and readiness assessments.
• Monitor critical path activities associated with land development, utilities, permitting, and infrastructure delivery.
• Identify schedule impacts and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
• Support development budgeting, forecast reporting, and executive-level decision-making.

Program Readiness & Project Handover

• Ensure completion of all pre-development deliverables required to support design, procurement, and construction mobilization.
• Coordinate transition from development planning to design and construction execution teams.
• Track readiness milestones including land acquisition, permits, utility agreements, environmental clearances, and infrastructure commitments.
• Provide comprehensive project status reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
• 15 days of paid time off
• 8 paid National Holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications

Submission Requirements

• List of all Educational Achievements
• List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
• List of Awards Received
• Detailed Employment History with each company including:
  • Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency
  • Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
  • Positions Held

At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.

Salary Range: $150,000 USD - $220,000 USD