Senior Front End Planning Manager America

NTT Global Data Centers

39d•$135,500 - $193,500•Remote

About The Position

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. Your role at a glance NTT GDC AMER - Global Infrastructure Development is looking to recruit a Technical Site Due Diligence Manager. The role will support data centre expansion and construction projects across specific regions, you will also be part of global expansion projects supporting your peers in other regions. This will expose you to projects outside of your region where you will gain significant knowledge of how we deliver global solutions for our clients. You will play a key role in the site selection and master planning stage with accountability for the technical due diligence process & master planning for new and existing NTT GDC regions. Alongside Test Fits, this role will involve inputting into the permitting strategy and compiling and analysing site information to identify any impact / risks on development costs & schedule or present a risk to the operation of the data center. You will be expected to engage, instruct, direct, and manage internal resource alongside external consultants, contractors, and experts to ensure technical due diligence & master planning is complete, whilst compiling & mitigating risks and reporting these to the NTT GDC stakeholders. You will have a strong track record of program management, a demonstrated ability to deliver multiple high priority projects simultaneously and the ability to drive alignment across teams with competing priorities. You will help develop and promote adoption of best practice process and procedures for site due diligence in the design and engineering, and wider construction and expansion teams. What we are looking for Key Role and Responsibilities: Site Selection and Technical Due Diligence: Lead the Technical Due Diligence process, collaborating with internal stakeholders to guide the expansion of NTT GDC facilities in new and existing regions, by conducting site selection risk analysis and due diligence assessments. Utilize technical expertise to assess and validate the suitability of potential sites, considering factors such as infrastructure, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance. Engage with internal resources and external consultants on power requirements for the sites and ensuring that a clear demonstratable timeline for power is developed as part of the TDD report. Ensure that the constraints of each site are identified with documentary evidence for any limiting factors such as zoning plans and planning requirements. Create and Manage TDD criteria/checklists to enable, and be accountable for, Go/No Go recommendations and decisions. Work with the construction teams and the consultants to create project specific permitting strategies. Develop the project timeline with an explanatory note against each timeline duration giving the next team in the development lifecycle an understanding of assumptions made. Write scope of works for consultants to execute technical assessments and reports. Assess proposals and evaluate them for completeness and manage all correspondence and invoices. Brief consultants on the sites and the requirements to be executed for a red flag report. Hold a site safety briefing ahead of site walks to ensure risks are discussed and protocols understood. Accountable for coordinating site visits, specialist reviews and associated reports and debriefs. Act as the primary contact for external consultants and vendors as well as internal stakeholders, involved in technical due diligence processes. Assess and draw conclusions from a wide range of real estate, engineering, construction, policy, planning, and business development considerations. Responsible for production of compliant test-fits for new sites using Forma, Sketchup, also use of CAD and other software to scale and dimension drawings for stage one test fit development. Be proficient in power point to develop presentations to communicate to external stakeholders potential solutions. Brief consultants on 3D flythroughs and drone footage requirements Collaborate with the internal global reference design team and the regional design managers to ensure specific regional inputs are made to make test fits work. Work in conjunction with the associated Site Selection Manager (owner of the purchase deal) for each site to ensure TDD delivery is progressing in line with the agreed budget and programme. Ensure regular reporting of progress against agreed plans to senior members of Design and Engineering, Delivery and the associated Expansion managers. Ensure regulatory compliance, quality and value for money received through third party appointments. Ensure that NDA’s are executed and consultants are briefed on the confidential nature of projects. Technical & Process Improvement Ability to use technical drawings and scale drawings to develop test fit library for the global team. Contribute to the development of tools, processes, and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the site selection, test fits and due diligence functions. Develop and manage long term relationships with internal stakeholders, key consultants and external subject matter experts to ensure optimal performance. Interface with peers in other departments within the region and with peers in site selection teams globally. This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device. NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $135,500 - $193,500. All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance. Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.” Compensation Pay Range 135k mid point to 193k max and 13% bonus Who we are As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime. NTT Global Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today. Data centers are the foundation of the digital world and at NTT Global Data Centers, we are one of the largest providers across the globe. We offer a wide variety of exciting and challenging careers that deliver opportunities to shape our ever-changing world. Our diverse, inspiring workforce is the heart and soul of our company, providing the best experience for our clients every day. By bringing together our global capabilities and local expertise, we help our clients achieve their goals, anywhere in the world. Together, we can accomplish the extraordinary and work to create a more sustainable world with rewarding benefits for everyone - clients, employees, investors, partners, and communities. 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Requirements

strong track record of program management
demonstrated ability to deliver multiple high priority projects simultaneously
ability to drive alignment across teams with competing priorities

Responsibilities

Lead the Technical Due Diligence process, collaborating with internal stakeholders to guide the expansion of NTT GDC facilities in new and existing regions, by conducting site selection risk analysis and due diligence assessments.
Utilize technical expertise to assess and validate the suitability of potential sites, considering factors such as infrastructure, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance.
Engage with internal resources and external consultants on power requirements for the sites and ensuring that a clear demonstratable timeline for power is developed as part of the TDD report.
Ensure that the constraints of each site are identified with documentary evidence for any limiting factors such as zoning plans and planning requirements.
Create and Manage TDD criteria/checklists to enable, and be accountable for, Go/No Go recommendations and decisions.
Work with the construction teams and the consultants to create project specific permitting strategies.
Develop the project timeline with an explanatory note against each timeline duration giving the next team in the development lifecycle an understanding of assumptions made.
Write scope of works for consultants to execute technical assessments and reports.
Assess proposals and evaluate them for completeness and manage all correspondence and invoices.
Brief consultants on the sites and the requirements to be executed for a red flag report.
Hold a site safety briefing ahead of site walks to ensure risks are discussed and protocols understood.
Accountable for coordinating site visits, specialist reviews and associated reports and debriefs.
Act as the primary contact for external consultants and vendors as well as internal stakeholders, involved in technical due diligence processes.
Assess and draw conclusions from a wide range of real estate, engineering, construction, policy, planning, and business development considerations.
Responsible for production of compliant test-fits for new sites using Forma, Sketchup, also use of CAD and other software to scale and dimension drawings for stage one test fit development.
Be proficient in power point to develop presentations to communicate to external stakeholders potential solutions.
Brief consultants on 3D flythroughs and drone footage requirements
Collaborate with the internal global reference design team and the regional design managers to ensure specific regional inputs are made to make test fits work.
Work in conjunction with the associated Site Selection Manager (owner of the purchase deal) for each site to ensure TDD delivery is progressing in line with the agreed budget and programme.
Ensure regular reporting of progress against agreed plans to senior members of Design and Engineering, Delivery and the associated Expansion managers.
Ensure regulatory compliance, quality and value for money received through third party appointments.
Ensure that NDA’s are executed and consultants are briefed on the confidential nature of projects.
Ability to use technical drawings and scale drawings to develop test fit library for the global team.
Contribute to the development of tools, processes, and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the site selection, test fits and due diligence functions.
Develop and manage long term relationships with internal stakeholders, key consultants and external subject matter experts to ensure optimal performance.
Interface with peers in other departments within the region and with peers in site selection teams globally.

Benefits

Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.
A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device.

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