Senior Manager, Site Acquisition Lead

TransGrid Energy

. Identify, source, and evaluate potential data center sites based on power availability, utility interconnection, land characteristics, fiber connectivity, zoning, water availability, environmental considerations, and development feasibility .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in site selection and land acquisition for data centers, with a strong focus on power procurement, utility interconnection, and zoning processes. Proven ability to negotiate favorable terms and manage cross-functional due diligence across various stakeholders.

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Site SelectionLand AcquisitionPower ProcurementReal Estate NegotiationZoning and Permitting

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Hard Skills

Site EvaluationLand TransactionsPower Availability AssessmentInfrastructure Requirements AnalysisFeasibility AnalysisDevelopment Risk EvaluationEnvironmental ConsiderationsUtility InterconnectionCost AnalysisDevelopment Schedule Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Data Center DevelopmentEnergy Infrastructure DevelopmentReal Estate DevelopmentPower MarketsEconomic Development Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, source, and evaluate potential data center sites based on power availability, utility interconnection, land characteristics, fiber connectivity, zoning, water availability, environmental considerations, and development feasibility
Lead land acquisition from site identification and property-owner outreach through LOIs, options, purchase agreements, leases, and other site-control arrangements
Negotiate with landowners, brokers, developers, and stakeholders to secure favorable commercial terms and site control
Own power procurement and utility due diligence with Power Systems Engineering
Work with utilities and power providers to assess capacity, infrastructure requirements, interconnection processes, timelines, and constraints
Drive zoning, entitlement, permitting, and local development strategy
Build and maintain a qualified land and power pipeline
Maintain feasibility analyses covering developable MW, land cost, power cost, infrastructure requirements, development schedule, and schedule-to-power
Evaluate opportunities and recommend which sites should advance
Coordinate cross-functional due diligence across real estate, power, engineering, legal, environmental, permitting, finance, and development teams
Track acquisition milestones, critical-path items, risks, and required actions
Build relationships with brokers, landowners, utilities, developers, municipalities, economic development organizations, and other stakeholders
Monitor data center development, power markets, utility investments, transmission and generation projects, and related market developments
Represent TransGrid Energy in external stakeholder discussions
Maintain pipeline reporting and provide updates on site control, developable MW, power availability, schedule-to-power, costs, and risks
Develop repeatable site-selection, acquisition, and evaluation processes
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately 8+ years of experience in site selection, land acquisition, real estate development, data center development, energy infrastructure development, or a closely related field
Proven track record of successfully closing land transactions, including LOIs, options, leases, purchase agreements, or other forms of site control
Experience sourcing and evaluating sites for data centers, energy infrastructure, industrial development, power generation, or other large-scale infrastructure projects
Experience working with utilities on power availability, utility interconnection, infrastructure requirements, development timelines, or related power procurement activities
Strong understanding of land, power, fiber, zoning, water, environmental constraints, and infrastructure requirements for large-scale data centers
Experience navigating zoning, entitlements, permitting, environmental considerations, and local jurisdictional processes
Strong real estate negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to evaluate opportunities based on developable MW, cost per MW, schedule-to-power, land economics, infrastructure requirements, and development risk
Strong understanding of power markets and challenges associated with securing significant electrical capacity
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Bachelor's degree in real estate, engineering, business, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a specific degree
Authorization to work in the United States prior to joining; the company will not sponsor work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus opportunity of 20%
Remote work arrangement
Equal employment opportunity workplace
Travel may be required depending on business needs