Site Selection & Colocation Manager – Data Centers
Core
Identifying, evaluating, and securing optimal locations for new data center developments and colocation expansions to support global AI cloud infrastructure growth.
Role type
Senior Site Selection & Colocation Manager
Builds
Global data center footprint and colocation capacity for AI cloud platform
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Real Estate Development / AI Cloud
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Site selection strategy, market analysis, technical due diligence, vendor management, contract negotiation, risk assessment, CapEx/OpEx modeling, regulatory compliance, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Hyperscale data center development experience, utility procurement knowledge, renewable energy market expertise, substation planning
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end site selection process for new data center facilities; Conduct market assessments including power availability, fiber connectivity, and regulatory requirements; Coordinate environmental, geotechnical, and infrastructure assessments; Identify and evaluate colocation providers based on technical specs and SLAs; Manage colocation lifecycle including renewals and migrations; Partner with legal, finance, and engineering teams on feasibility and contracts; Evaluate risks related to natural hazards, geopolitics, and utility reliability.
