Data Center Site Selection Manager

Vultr

Data Center Site Selection Manager leading infrastructure expansion for Vultr's cloud services. Evaluate and recommend sites for scalable AI compute deployments.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end site selection processes including market research, site identification, preliminary due diligence, and stakeholder presentations
Evaluate sites based on power availability and cost, land acquisition potential, fiber access, seismic and climate risk, and local incentive structures
Coordinate with utilities, grid operators, and local government to assess power interconnection timelines and capacity
Manage relationships with site brokers, real estate advisors, and development partners
Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective sites across target markets in North America and internationally
Develop and maintain site evaluation scorecards, financial models, and risk assessments for executive decision-making
Interface with Legal, Finance, and Engineering to advance sites from selection through lease execution or land acquisition
Track regulatory, zoning, and permitting environments in target markets to proactively manage approval risk
Monitor competitive site activity and energy market developments to inform expansion strategy
Collaborate with the construction and design team to ensure site feasibility aligns with technical specifications for hyperscale deployments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Urban Planning, Business, or related field
5–8 years of experience in data center site selection, real estate development, or critical infrastructure siting
Deep knowledge of power infrastructure including utility interconnection, grid capacity analysis, and substation development
Familiarity with permitting processes, environmental review, and land use entitlements for large-scale industrial facilities
Experience working with utility companies, municipalities, and economic development agencies
Ability to build and present complex financial models and location analyses to senior leadership
Willingness to travel frequently to evaluate sites and engage local stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
11 Holidays plus Paid Time Off Accrual and Rollover Plan
Increased PTO at 3-year and 10-year anniversaries
1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years
Anniversary Bonus each year
$500 stipend for remote office setup in the first year, $400 stipend each following year
Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
Company-paid Wellable subscription

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Hard Skills & Tools

site selectionmarket researchdue diligencefinancial modelsrisk assessmentspower infrastructuregrid capacity analysispermitting processesland use entitlementssite feasibility

Soft Skills

relationship managementpresentation skillscollaborationanalytical skillscommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingdecision-makingorganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Real EstateBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Urban PlanningBachelor's degree in Business