Director, Site Selection – Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Identify, assess, and promote data center opportunities throughout the U.S. and the Americas markets.

• Assist in developing the metro strategy by evaluating power availability, scalability, costs, permitting, tax incentives, and regional risks.

• Facilitate initial technical and commercial feasibility assessments in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Lead comprehensive site-level due diligence covering power and utility capacity, substation access, utility timelines, fiber availability, zoning, permitting, environmental factors, and constructability.

• Collect, review, and verify inputs from landlords, utilities, brokers, consultants, and municipalities.

• Ensure that diligence findings are thoroughly documented and communicated to leadership.

• Aid in lease negotiations and commercial structuring in collaboration with the Real Estate and Legal teams.

• Monitor deal progression, milestones, and deliverables from LOI through to execution.

• Assist in preparing deal review materials, executive summaries, and approval packages.

• Keep accurate site records, documentation, and status updates in Salesforce and internal tracking systems.

• Monitor deal health, proactively identify risks or delays, and ensure data integrity across the Americas pipeline.

• Work closely with Transaction Analysts, Program Managers, and Site Diligence teams.

• Act as the primary site-level coordination point among Engineering, Capacity Planning, Networking, Finance, Legal, and Operations.

• Support a seamless transition from site selection to delivery, buildout, and operational phases.

• Ensure alignment between technical requirements, commercial commitments, and delivery timelines.

• Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, utilities, consultants, and development partners across the U.S. and Americas markets.

• Evaluate incoming site opportunities and maintain consistent screening processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in data center site selection, infrastructure development, commercial real estate, or related sectors.

• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. and Americas data center markets, including utility infrastructure and regional regulatory frameworks.

• Experience in facilitating or leading commercial lease negotiations and executing complex due diligence workflows.

• Strong technical expertise in power procurement, utility infrastructure, and zoning/permitting requirements across diverse U.S. markets.

• A proven history of advancing complex transactions from initiation to closure while identifying and mitigating commercial and operational risks.

• Proficient in managing project lifecycles across multiple domestic regions with the ability to coordinate across varying time zones.

• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume project pipelines with a high degree of accuracy and consistent follow-through.

• Proven success in managing multiple concurrent deals and meeting deadlines in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical or financial information to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated experience in the complete data center site selection process, including extensive due diligence and feasibility assessments.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive project execution and achieve organizational milestones.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.