Pre-Development & Planning Manager, Data Center

Job overview

The Pre-Development & Planning Manager, Data Center role is described as hybrid/remote, with Phoenix, AZ shown as the listing location; compensation is $150,000–$220,000. The role supports planning for mission-critical data center construction projects. As the owner's representative, the manager coordinates pre-development work so projects are prepared for design, procurement, and construction, addressing site feasibility, approvals, utilities, stakeholders, schedule, cost, and delivery risks.

What you'll do

• Support site selection and due diligence
• lead entitlement and permitting efforts
• coordinate utility and infrastructure planning
• manage consultants and stakeholders
• develop schedules and readiness assessments
• monitor cost and risk
• coordinate handover to design and construction teams
• report project status and recommendations to executive leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pre-development & planning manager

owner's representative

data center construction

hybrid/remote

site selection

due diligence

permitting

utility planning

project risk management

phoenix az

kalcon

$150k–$220k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance
• long-term disability
• 401(k) with 4% company match when the employee contributes at least 5%
• 15 days paid time off
• 8 paid national holidays
• reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications.

Why this role

The role covers the full pre-development path from site evaluation and approvals through project readiness and handover.

About the employer

KALCON is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.