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VultrData Center Site Selection Manager
Vultr is seeking a remote Data Center Site Selection Manager to spearhead the identification, assessment, and recommendation of new data center locations. Operating as the world’s…
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Vultr is seeking a remote Data Center Site Selection Manager to spearhead the identification, assessment, and recommendation of new data center locations. Operating as the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure enterprise, the organization delivers scalable Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage to hundreds of thousands of active clients across 185 countries. This position suits professionals experienced in critical infrastructure siting who can drive the company's aggressive expansion…
Job Description
Vultr is seeking a remote Data Center Site Selection Manager to spearhead the identification, assessment, and recommendation of new data center locations. Operating as the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure enterprise, the organization delivers scalable Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage to hundreds of thousands of active clients across 185 countries. This position suits professionals experienced in critical infrastructure siting who can drive the company's aggressive expansion strategy.
In this role, the incumbent will manage end-to-end site selection workflows, conduct initial due diligence, and present findings to leadership. Responsibilities involve analyzing power availability and cost, land acquisition potential, fiber connectivity, climate risk, and local incentives. The candidate will coordinate with utilities and municipalities, build financial models, and collaborate with internal legal, finance, and engineering teams to advance locations through lease execution or purchase.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end site selection processes including research, identification, due diligence, and leadership presentations
- Evaluate prospective locations based on power costs, land potential, fiber connectivity, and risk factors
- Coordinate with utility providers and government bodies regarding power interconnection timelines
- Maintain relationships with real estate brokers, developers, and advisors
- Build and maintain a pipeline of target properties in North America and internationally
- Develop site evaluation scorecards, financial models, and risk assessments
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Engineering to advance sites from selection to acquisition or lease
- Monitor regulatory, zoning, and permitting landscapes in target regions
- Track competitor real estate activity and energy market trends
- Partner with construction and design teams to confirm site technical feasibility for hyperscale deployments
Requirements
- 5 to 8 years of professional background in data center site selection, real estate development, or critical infrastructure siting
- Expertise in power infrastructure including utility interconnection, grid capacity analysis, and substation development
- Familiarity with permitting workflows, environmental reviews, and land use entitlements for industrial facilities
- Experience interacting with utility companies, municipalities, and economic development agencies
- Demonstrated ability to build and deliver financial models and location analyses to executives
- Willingness to travel frequently for site evaluations and stakeholder meetings
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Urban Planning, Business, or a related discipline
- Direct background working at a hyperscaler, colocation provider, or cloud infrastructure firm
- Familiarity with AI and GPU cluster power density needs and cooling infrastructure
- Background in international site selection across EMEA or APAC markets
- Established relationships with major utility companies and commercial real estate brokers
Core Skills
Benefits
- 100% company-paid insurance premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 4% and immediate vesting
- Annual professional development reimbursement of $2,500
- 11 paid holidays plus paid time off accrual and rollover plan
- Increased paid time off at 3-year and 10-year service anniversaries
- 1 month of paid sabbatical every 5 years
- Annual anniversary bonus
- Remote office setup stipend of $500 in the first year and $400 in subsequent years
- Monthly internet reimbursement up to $75
- Monthly gym membership reimbursement up to $50
- Company-paid Wellable subscription
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What is the remote status for this position?
The posting specifies that this role is remote.
What is the salary range for the Data Center Site Selection Manager?
The position offers a salary of USD 150,000 to 200,000 per year, with final compensation depending on experience, background, location, and applicable laws.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have 5 to 8 years of experience in data center site selection, real estate development, or critical infrastructure siting, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
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