Data Center Site Selection Manager

You will lead data center site selection from market research through due diligence and recommendations. You will evaluate power, land, fiber, risk, and incentives; coordinate utilities and government stakeholders; build financial models; manage partners; and advance sites through leasing or acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Lead site selection through market research, identification, due diligence, and stakeholder presentations
• Evaluate power, land, fiber, climate, seismic risk, and incentives
• Coordinate with utilities, grid operators, and local government on power capacity
• Manage relationships with brokers, real estate advisors, and development partners
• Maintain a pipeline of prospective sites
• Develop site scorecards, financial models, and risk assessments
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Engineering to advance sites
• Track regulatory, zoning, and permitting environments
• Monitor competitive activity and energy market developments
• Collaborate with construction and design teams on site feasibility

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in data center site selection, real estate development, or critical infrastructure siting
• Knowledge of power infrastructure, utility interconnection, grid capacity analysis, and substation development
• Familiarity with permitting, environmental review, and land-use entitlements
• Experience with utilities, municipalities, and economic development agencies
• Ability to build and present financial models and location analyses
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Knowledge of AI or GPU cluster power density and cooling infrastructure
• Experience with international site selection

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• 401(k) matching of 100% up to 4% with immediate vesting
• 11 holidays, paid time off accrual, and rollover plan
• Increased PTO at 3-year and 10-year anniversaries
• One-month paid sabbatical every five years
• Annual anniversary bonus
• Remote office setup stipend
• Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
• Company-paid Wellable subscription