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Fluidstack · 2 weeks ago

Site Selection Manager

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $235K/yr

5+ years exp

Fluidstack is building the infrastructure for abundant intelligence and is seeking an experienced Site Selection Manager to lead the procurement strategy for their US-focused data center portfolio. The role involves sourcing and evaluating powered land opportunities for large-scale data center development and negotiating lease arrangements with Data Center Operators.

Cloud ComputingCloud StorageGenerative AIGPUInformation TechnologyMachine LearningPrivate CloudSoftware

Responsibilities

Conduct site due diligence to evaluate powered land and development sites, including:

Evaluate robustness of both utility and behind-the-meter power solutions at 200MW+ scale

Assess the buildability of land parcels by reviewing title docs, land surveys, geotechnical reports, environmental studies etc

Understand permitting requirements at each site and the implications for our construction schedule

Maintain relationships with brokers, landowners and developers to ensure we never miss a valid site

Conduct vendor due diligence, including on-site audits with specialist engineers

Work directly with our DC Design team to ensure sites continue to meet our most up-to-date technical requirements

Own capacity planning and forecasting across all clients and regions to ensure capacity availability for new and unforeseen projects

Collaborate with Finance to evaluate multi-year infrastructure investments and cost structures

Lead commercial negotiations with landowners/developers for land acquisitions/leases

Qualification

Site due diligenceReal estate experienceCommercial negotiationsCapacity planningStakeholder alignmentProblem-solvingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills