Senior Manager, Site Selection

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 the development of metro strategies by evaluating power availability, scalability, costs, permitting, tax incentives, and regional risks.

• Coordinate preliminary technical and commercial feasibility assessments with internal teams.

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

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

• Document and present diligence findings to leadership.

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

• Monitor deal progress, milestones, and deliverables from Letter of Intent (LOI) to execution.

• Prepare deal review documentation, executive summaries, and approval packages.

• Maintain site records, documentation, and status updates in Salesforce and other internal tracking systems.

• Oversee deal health, identify risks or delays, and ensure data integrity throughout the Americas pipeline.

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

• Act as the primary site-level coordinator across Engineering, Capacity Planning, Networking, Finance, Legal, and Operations.

• Assist in the transition from site selection to delivery, buildout, and operations.

• Align technical requirements, commercial commitments, and delivery schedules.

• Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, utilities, consultants, and development partners.

• Evaluate incoming site opportunities to ensure a consistent screening process.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in data center site selection, infrastructure development, commercial real estate, or related areas.

• In-depth understanding of U.S. and Americas data center markets, including utility infrastructure and regional regulatory environments.

• Proven experience in facilitating or leading commercial lease negotiations and executing complex due diligence processes.

• Capability to manage a high-volume project pipeline accurately while ensuring consistent follow-through.

• Track record of managing multiple concurrent deals and meeting deadlines in fast-paced, high-growth settings.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical or financial information to varied audiences.

• Familiarity with the complete data center site selection process, including thorough due diligence and feasibility evaluations.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.