Data Center Site Selection Manager

11 Holidays plus Paid Time Off Accrual and Rollover Plan

Increased PTO at 3-year and 10-year anniversaries

1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years

Anniversary Bonus each year

$500 stipend for remote office setup in the first year, $400 stipend each following year

Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month

Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month

Company-paid Wellable subscription

Position Summary

The Data Center Site Selection Manager will lead the identification, evaluation, and recommendation of new data center sites to support the company's aggressive infrastructure expansion. This role requires deep expertise in power, land, permitting, and market dynamics to secure sites that enable scalable, cost-efficient, and operationally resilient AI compute deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end site selection processes including market research, site identification, preliminary due diligence, and stakeholder presentations

Evaluate sites based on power availability and cost, land acquisition potential, fiber access, seismic and climate risk, and local incentive structures

Coordinate with utilities, grid operators, and local government to assess power interconnection timelines and capacity

Manage relationships with site brokers, real estate advisors, and development partners

Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective sites across target markets in North America and internationally

Develop and maintain site evaluation scorecards, financial models, and risk assessments for executive decision-making

Interface with Legal, Finance, and Engineering to advance sites from selection through lease execution or land acquisition

Track regulatory, zoning, and permitting environments in target markets to proactively manage approval risk

Monitor competitive site activity and energy market developments to inform expansion strategy

Collaborate with the construction and design team to ensure site feasibility aligns with technical specifications for hyperscale deployments

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Urban Planning, Business, or related field

5–8 years of experience in data center site selection, real estate development, or critical infrastructure siting

Deep knowledge of power infrastructure including utility interconnection, grid capacity analysis, and substation development

Familiarity with permitting processes, environmental review, and land use entitlements for large-scale industrial facilities

Experience working with utility companies, municipalities, and economic development agencies

Ability to build and present complex financial models and location analyses to senior leadership

Willingness to travel frequently to evaluate sites and engage local stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience at a hyperscaler, colocation provider, or cloud infrastructure company

Knowledge of AI/GPU cluster power density requirements and cooling infrastructure

Experience with international site selection including EMEA or APAC markets

Relationships with major utility companies and commercial real estate brokers in key markets

Compensation

$150,000 - $200,000

Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.

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