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Meta · 2 weeks ago

Data Center Site Selection Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$197K/yr - $271K/yr

10+ years exp

Meta is a leading technology company that designs and operates efficient data centers. They are seeking an experienced Site Selection Manager to develop location strategies, manage site selection efforts, and negotiate complex deals for data center infrastructure.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop Meta’s owned data center location strategy in assigned geography and manage the site selection effort for real estate, including partnering with teams focused on economic development incentives, energy and utilities, network connectivity, legal, policy, and financial considerations

Lead feasibility discussions and contract negotiations with service providers, property owners, economic development agencies, and utility companies

Negotiate letters of intent, land or building purchases, economic development incentives, water and sewer supply, and other site-specific agreements, support power negotiations

Partner with internal organizations including capacity planning, energy teams, data center design, construction, network engineering, legal, policy, communications and finance

Prepare project location recommendations and present to management for approval

Develop portfolio management metrics and tracking mechanisms and interact with external lease management companies

Maintain relationships with communities and service providers in support of Facebook’s data center developments, monitor ongoing contractual commitments, and support the expansion of Facebook’s existing data centers through the extension of existing agreements or the formation of new agreements

Travel domestically (50%+)

Qualification

Site selection experienceReal estate negotiationsProject managementExcel proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsCollaboration skills