Lead the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of sites for hyperscale and AI data center developments across the US.
Develop and execute the company's site selection strategy, assessing power availability, fiber connectivity, land, water, permitting, and market fundamentals.
Negotiate land purchases, ground leases, option agreements, and incentive packages with landowners, utilities, and government agencies.
Partner with Development, Power, Engineering, and Legal teams to advance projects from site origination through site control and development.
Build and maintain relationships with utilities, brokers, economic development organizations, and other stakeholders to create a robust pipeline of development opportunities.
Requirements
10+ years of experience in site selection, real estate development, infrastructure development, or data center development.
Proven experience securing sites for large-scale data centers sites across the US.
Strong understanding of utility power infrastructure, transmission and distribution, permitting, zoning, and land acquisition processes.
Demonstrated success negotiating complex real estate transactions and development agreements.
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Business, Planning, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.