Data Center Site Selection & Development Director

Job Description

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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Location: Palo Alto, California

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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.

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