Meta
Data Center Site Selection Manager
$202K–$273K
New York, NY · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- 12+ years of experience in site selection and data center or other capital project or infrastructure development.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Leads data center site selection and real estate negotiations, developing location strategies and coordinating site development with internal teams, governments, utilities, property owners, and other stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Develop location strategy and manage site selection, feasibility discussions, and negotiations for data center projects.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders; prepare location recommendations and manage portfolio metrics and contractual commitments.
- Maintain community and service-provider relationships, support existing data center expansions, and manage external vendors.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 12+ years of experience in site selection and data center or other capital project or infrastructure development.
- Experience leading real estate negotiations and managing large real estate development projects with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with detailed financial models and due diligence, and communicating commercial, technical, and contractual information to stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Experience in hyperscale data center site selection or leasing negotiation.
- An advanced technical degree in a relevant field, or a law degree.
Pay
$202,000/year to $273,000/year USD base salary; bonus and equity also stated, amounts not specified.
AI focus
Requires ongoing AI skill development, responsible and ethical AI practices, and integrating AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and drive measurable impact.
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