Senior Manager, Site Selection

Hanwha Data Centers

. Identify, evaluate, and advance data center opportunities across the U.S.

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data center site selection and infrastructure development, with a strong focus on commercial lease negotiations and due diligence processes. Proven ability to manage project pipelines and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful execution and alignment with organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center Site SelectionCommercial Lease NegotiationsDue Diligence WorkflowsProject Pipeline ManagementU.S. Data Center Market Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data Center Infrastructure DevelopmentFeasibility AssessmentsTechnical Requirements AlignmentRegulatory Frameworks KnowledgeRisk AssessmentCost AnalysisPower Availability EvaluationZoning and PermittingDeal Progression TrackingDocumentation and Reporting

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementTeam CoordinationProblem-SolvingFollow-Through

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceInternal Tracking Systems

Industry Keywords

Data Center MarketsUtility InfrastructureEnvironmental ConsiderationsCommercial Real EstateHigh-Growth Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, evaluate, and advance data center opportunities across the U.S. and the Americas markets
Support metro strategy development by assessing power availability, scalability, costs, permitting, tax incentives, and regional risk
Coordinate early technical and commercial feasibility reviews with internal stakeholders
Lead site-level due diligence covering power and utility capacity, substation access, utility timelines, fiber availability, zoning, permitting, environmental considerations, and constructability
Gather, review, and validate inputs from landlords, utilities, brokers, consultants, and municipalities
Document and communicate diligence findings to leadership
Support lease negotiations and commercial structuring with Real Estate and Legal
Track deal progression, milestones, and deliverables from LOI through execution
Prepare deal review materials, executive summaries, and approval packages
Maintain site records, documentation, and status updates in Salesforce and internal tracking systems
Monitor deal health, flag risks or delays, and ensure data integrity across the Americas pipeline
Coordinate with Transaction Analysts, Program Managers, and Site Diligence teams
Serve as primary site-level coordinator across Engineering, Capacity Planning, Networking, Finance, Legal, and Operations
Support handoff from site selection into delivery, buildout, and operations
Align technical requirements, commercial commitments, and delivery timelines
Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, utilities, consultants, and development partners
Evaluate inbound site opportunities and ensure consistent screening

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in data center site selection, infrastructure development, commercial real estate, or related fields
Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and Americas data center markets, including utility infrastructure and regional regulatory frameworks
Experience facilitating or leading commercial lease negotiations and executing complex due diligence workflows
Ability to manage high-volume project pipelines accurately with consistent follow-through
Success managing multiple concurrent deals and meeting deadlines in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical or financial information to diverse audiences
Experience in the end-to-end data center site selection process, including comprehensive due diligence and feasibility assessments
Ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive project execution and meet organizational milestones