Come join our Rocket Ship and be part of Compass Datacenter’s mission to make lives better by providing the world’s technology leaders with a secure place to plug in wherever they grow. We provide custom, move-in-ready data centers from edge deployments to core facilities serving hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise customers. At Compass we have our sights set on leaving a legacy imprint on the datacenter industry. By putting Culture first, we can show this not only produces results but more importantly, can change lives. If you don’t believe us, just ask a fellow Compasser!
Compass is looking for people who believe there’s a different way to deliver great projects and can easily adapt to change in a quickly growing organization. We strive to create great partnerships with our clients, contractors, and supply chain partners through transparent communications, humble and curious collaboration, and a zealous focus on consistent execution of the most important 20%.
Position Summary: The VP, Development – Owned Properties will oversee all aspects of corporate development work for all Compass’ owned land. This role involves long-term planning and execution to ensure optimal land use, adherence to regulatory requirements and proffers, and sustainable development practices. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of land management, development processes, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
- 1. Campus Management and Development:
• Develop and implement strategies for the optimal use of acquired land, considering long-term campus expansion plans and sustainability goals.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure efficient utilization of campus resources.
• Manage ongoing campus development projects, including infrastructure development, landscaping, and building construction.
2. Property Management:
• Manage all non-datacenter land, which could include determining if the land should be sold, and/or the ongoing management, maintenance, exemptions, security, and easement management
3. Proffer Management:
• Administer and monitor proffer agreements to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
4. Tax Incentive Boundary Management
• Navigate tax incentive boundaries, to maximize benefits for the campus while complying with local regulations.
5. Green Globes Requirements:
• Manage the implementation of sustainable building requirements, ensuring timely completion and adherence to sustainability standards.
6. Permitting/Zoning and Regulatory Compliance:
• Oversee all ongoing permitting processes, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Could include air permitting, land division, environmental reporting, re-zoning, and easement management.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and adjust campus development plans accordingly.
7. Emissions and Environmental Compliance:
• Monitor and manage ongoing emissions and environmental compliance efforts, implementing measures to minimize environmental impact and ensure regulatory compliance.
8. Power Applications:
• Ongoing management of power related items, including reimbursements, approvals for future power, and any ongoing relationship management.
9. Community Relations:
• Work closely with the Community Relations team to ensure ongoing relations with the local communities remains strong.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Land Management, Real Estate Development, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Proven experience in land management, real estate development, or related fields, with a focus on sustainable development practices.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to land use, zoning, and environmental compliance.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of energy management systems and renewable energy sources is a plus.
Disclaimer:
Compass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
At Compass, we make lives better by providing the world's technology leaders with a secure place to plug in wherever they grow. We provide custom, move-in-ready data centers from edge deployments to core facilities serving hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise customers.
We are a Culture First organization. With a keen focus on our culture, we genuinely provide a place where employees can do their best work and grow personally and professionally. Each day, we are accountable to live out our four Core Convictions: 1) Humility In, Pride Out, 2) Actions and Words are One, 3) Continuous Improvement of People, Processes, and Systems (spoiler alert - we order People first for a reason!), and 4) We Ask Why to Understand the Needs versus the Wants.
Compass is committed to an inclusive culture, and we celebrate and value diverse insights and perspectives. To continue to soar on our rocket ship, we need talent from various backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to successfully participate in the job application, and interview process, and in potential roles to perform crucial job functions.
That is why we are committed to our core convictions and key principles as we continue to provide companies a secure place to plug in.
Learn about us at our website - Compass Datacenters
Benefits:
Medical | Dental | Vision | Voluntary | 401K