Data Center Site Selection & Development Director

Full-time

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Data Center Site Selection & Development Director | US | Palo Alto

I’m supporting a newly formed AI infrastructure platform with the build-out of its data center development & Site Selection function.

The business is backed by one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors and partnered with one of the world’s leading technology companies , with significant capital committed to building large-scale AI compute infrastructure across the US.

We’re looking for an experienced ground level Site Selection & Development Director to help identify and secure the sites behind an ambitious capacity roadmap.

The role will cover both third-party capacity and first-party greenfield development , including:

Site selection and land acquisition
Utility engagement and power diligence
Zoning, entitlements and permitting
Powered shell, BTS and colo opportunities
Negotiating land purchases, leases and incentives
Taking sites from initial screening through diligence, negotiation and approval
Working across energy, construction, design, legal and finance

We’re ideally looking for 10+ years' experience across data center site selection, land acquisition or infrastructure development , with hyperscale or major developer/operator experience particularly relevant.

This is a chance to join at a very early stage and play a key role in building the physical infrastructure behind a major new AI platform.

Location: Palo Alto, California

Candidates must be willing to be permanently based in Palo Alto . For those relocating, a comprehensive relocation package is available, alongside a highly competitive compensation package reflecting the seniority and significance of the opportunity.

If you’re interested, or know someone strong within the US site selection and development market, drop me a message.

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