Data Center Site Selection Manager - Leasing Job at Meta (Bellevue)

Data Center Site Selection Manager - Leasing

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most leading-edge and efficient d...

Location

United States , Bellevue

Salary:

160000.00 - 232000.00 USD / Year

Meta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business, engineering, environmental, or energy related discipline
8+ years experience in facilitating, evaluating, or managing data center capacity projects
Experience leading large scale data center lease negotiations
Experience working with detailed financial models of data center projects and transactions, identifying key risks and sensitivities, and leading all related due diligence efforts (financial, commercial, technical, development)
Experience collaborating across multiple internal functions, including legal, compliance, finance, and accounting
Experience representing business interests to the leadership teams of potential suppliers, strategic markets, energy suppliers and other stakeholders
Proven precise communication skills
Experience synthesizing commercial, regulatory, market, and contractual details to all organizational levels
Experience managing multiple projects and collaborating with internal staff, lease providers, and external stakeholders
Proficiency in standard document and analytics platforms

Job Responsibility

Lead data center acquisition and lease contracting negotiations
Perform technical due diligence and validate site viability across energy, land, etc
Manage supplier relationships and best practices
Perform market analysis and develop leasing site selection strategy
Stay informed of the technical, market, and regulatory developments in the data center industry
Contribute to organizational strategy and development of leasing standards at Meta
Travel domestically (10-25% at times)

What we offer

bonus
equity
benefits

Fulltime

Data Center Site Selection Manager - Leasing

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most leading-edge and efficient d...

Location

United States , Bellevue

Salary:

197000.00 - 271000.00 USD / Year

Meta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business, engineering, environmental, or energy related discipline
10+ years experience in facilitating, evaluating, or managing data center capacity projects
Experience leading large scale data center lease negotiations
Experience working with detailed financial models of data center projects and transactions, identifying key risks and sensitivities, and leading all related due diligence efforts (financial, commercial, technical, development)
Experience collaborating across multiple internal functions, including legal, compliance, finance, and accounting
Experience representing business interests to the leadership teams of potential suppliers, strategic markets, energy suppliers and other stakeholders
Proven precise communication skills
Experience synthesizing commercial, regulatory, market, and contractual details to all organizational levels
Experience managing multiple projects and collaborating with internal staff, lease providers, and external stakeholders
Proficiency in standard document and analytics platforms

Job Responsibility

Lead data center acquisition and lease contracting negotiations
Perform technical due diligence and validate site viability across energy, land, etc
Manage supplier relationships and best practices
Perform market analysis and develop leasing site selection strategy
Stay informed of the technical, market, and regulatory developments in the data center industry
Contribute to organizational strategy and development of leasing standards at Meta
Travel domestically (10-25% at times)

What we offer

bonus
equity
benefits

Fulltime

Director, Data Center Strategy and Site Selection

As Together AI's first Data Center Strategy hire, you'll own how and where we sc...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

230000.00 - 275000.00 USD / Year

Together AI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years in data center strategy, site selection, or infrastructure planning at a hyperscaler, AI infra company, or large colocation provider
Strong technical grasp of DC fundamentals: power architecture, cooling (including liquid), redundancy schemes, and rack density
Experience leading large complex multi-party negotiations, structuring colo/power contracts, and managing RFP processes
Knowledge of standard data center, power, and real estate contractual and legal frameworks
Financial fluency: TCO modeling, lease vs. own analysis, and cost drivers across power and colocation
Clear communicator: able to translate technical trade-offs into business decisions for non-technical stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Develop Together's global data center strategy. Define where we invest and lease data center space and who we partner with. Balance cost, risk, and speed across regions to support product and customer demand
Own site selection and vendor relationships: evaluate new locations, negotiate large colocation and power contracts, manage vendor performance on cost, delivery, and SLAs
Lead technical site diligence process: assess power, cooling, redundancy, grid, and expansion capacity. You'll partner with engineers and consultants but are expected to engage technically, not just be a “project manager”
Negotiate and interface with executive and senior level management
Drive high-impact commercial and strategic transactions by engaging with supplier and internal executive leadership
Support sovereign and large-scale customer deals with custom infrastructure scoping
Collaborate cross-functionally with Infra, Finance, Product, and GTM to tie site investments to demand and product roadmap

What we offer

competitive compensation
startup equity
health insurance
other benefits
flexibility in terms of remote work

Fulltime

New

Data Center Development Manager

Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data...

Location

United States , New York, NY +1 location

Salary:

170000.00 - 238000.00 USD / Year

Meta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of site development experience, or equivalent experience managing large scale, complex projects
Experience with a range of project management tools and software, (eg. Google Suite, Excel, project management software, PowerPoint, etc)
Experience in managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants, vendors and other stakeholders
Experience to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally, tailoring messages to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to travel as needed (25% to 50%+ at times)

Job Responsibility

Drive the entitlements process (e.g., zoning, land use permitting) to ensure accurate and timely submission and execution of the necessary site entitlements and permits to meet project timelines
Lead the diligence and development process to vet prospective sites and assess site risks and opportunities by analyzing regional and site - specific information pertaining to (i) permitting and land use data (ii) information regarding federal, state and local taxes and incentives (iii) data on energy (including renewable energy), water and wastewater availability and cost (iv) network connectivity (v) natural hazard, floodplain and climatological data (vi) legal, physical risk and financial implications
Take the lead role in organizing communications by creating scalable processes with and tracking progress towards on-time delivery of projects by key internal and external stakeholders in support of the site selection effort, including capacity planning, data center design and construction, external consulting partners, network engineering, legal, tax, policy and finance
Work with Site Selection Manager and other key project team members to ensure alignment among all internal stakeholders and to find smart ways to overcome obstacles in the site development process
Support the preparation of project recommendations for presentation to management for approval
Support the development of Meta's near and long-term data center location and leased portfolio strategy
Support a portfolio of existing sites under construction or in operations to facilitate on time and quality delivery and development of the site that meets permit requirements and local expectations
Track and monitor ongoing site development including agreement management
Develop scalable, efficient tools and processes to improve delivery and communication for data center site development

What we offer

bonus
equity
benefits

New

Data Center Location Strategy Manager

Meta is seeking a Data Center Location Strategy Manager to lead the long-range s...

Location

United States , Austin

Salary:

202000.00 - 273000.00 USD / Year

Meta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
12+ years of experience in data center site selection, infrastructure capacity planning, real estate strategy, or a closely related field within large-scale technology or energy infrastructure organizations
Experience leading multi-market site selection processes for hyperscale or large-scale data center facilities, including power, land, and network feasibility evaluation
Experience developing financial and operational models to support capital-intensive infrastructure investment decisions at an organizational or portfolio level
Experience engaging with utilities, government agencies, and economic development bodies in the context of data center development or large infrastructure projects
Experience driving cross-functional alignment on long-range infrastructure strategy across engineering, finance, legal, and policy stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Define and own Meta's multi-year global data center location strategy, including site identification, market prioritization, and portfolio optimization across owned and leased facilities
Lead comprehensive site feasibility assessments evaluating power grid capacity, utility infrastructure, land availability, fiber and network connectivity, seismic and climate risk, and total cost of ownership
Develop and maintain a global pipeline of prospective data center sites, coordinating with real estate, legal, policy, and infrastructure teams to advance sites through due diligence and entitlement
Build quantitative models and scenario analyses to compare site alternatives across financial, operational, and risk dimensions, translating findings into executive-level recommendations
Establish and refine the frameworks, tools, and methodologies used to evaluate and rank prospective data center markets globally
Represent location strategy in cross-functional planning forums, aligning site selection decisions with capacity planning, network architecture, and capital expenditure roadmaps
Drive commercial solutions through creative deal and option analysis and direct negotiations with external vendors and partners
Provide strategic guidance to leaders across infrastructure, finance, and policy on emerging market opportunities and risks affecting the global data center portfolio
Mentor other members of the capacity planning and site selection team, elevating analytical rigor and strategic thinking across the function

What we offer

bonus
equity
benefits

Site Development Program Manager

Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Meta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business, planning, environmental management, science, or technical discipline
3+ years of project management and/or site development experience
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and coordinate with internal staff, external consultants, vendors and other stakeholders
Concise written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel internationally as needed (25% to 50%+ at times)
Skilled with using Excel, PowerPoint, and project management software

Job Responsibility

Drive the entitlements process (e.g., zoning, land use permitting) to ensure accurate and timely submission and execution of the necessary site entitlements and permits to meet project timelines
Lead the diligence and development process to vet prospective sites and assess site risks and opportunities by analyzing regional and site - specific information pertaining to (i) permitting and land use data (ii) information regarding federal, state and local taxes and incentives (iii) data on energy (including renewable energy), water and wastewater availability and cost (iv) network connectivity (v) natural hazard, floodplain and climatological data (vi) legal, physical risk and financial implications
Take the lead role in organizing communications by creating scalable processes with and tracking progress towards on-time delivery of projects by key internal and external stakeholders in support of the site selection effort, including capacity planning, data center design and construction, external consulting partners, network engineering, legal, tax, policy and finance
Work with Site Selection Manager and other key project team members to ensure alignment among all internal stakeholders and to find smart ways to overcome obstacles in the site development process
Support the preparation of project recommendations for presentation to management for approval
Support the development of Meta's near and long-term data center location and leased portfolio strategy
Support a portfolio of existing sites under construction or in operations to facilitate on time and quality delivery and development of the site that meets permit requirements and local expectations
Track and monitor ongoing site development including agreement management
Develop scalable, efficient tools and processes to improve delivery and communication for data center site development
This role requires 25-50% travel

Data Center Development Manager

Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data...

Location

United States , New York, NY +2 locations

Salary:

170000.00 - 238000.00 USD / Year

Meta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of site development experience, or equivalent experience managing large scale, complex projects
Experience with a range of project management tools and software, (eg. Google Suite, Excel, project management software, PowerPoint, etc)
Experience in managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants, vendors and other stakeholders
Experience to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally, tailoring messages to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to travel as needed (25% to 50%+ at times)

Job Responsibility

Drive the entitlements process (e.g., zoning, land use permitting) to ensure accurate and timely submission and execution of the necessary site entitlements and permits to meet project timelines
Lead the diligence and development process to vet prospective sites and assess site risks and opportunities by analyzing regional and site - specific information pertaining to (i) permitting and land use data (ii) information regarding federal, state and local taxes and incentives (iii) data on energy (including renewable energy), water and wastewater availability and cost (iv) network connectivity (v) natural hazard, floodplain and climatological data (vi) legal, physical risk and financial implications
Take the lead role in organizing communications by creating scalable processes with and tracking progress towards on-time delivery of projects by key internal and external stakeholders in support of the site selection effort, including capacity planning, data center design and construction, external consulting partners, network engineering, legal, tax, policy and finance
Work with Site Selection Manager and other key project team members to ensure alignment among all internal stakeholders and to find smart ways to overcome obstacles in the site development process
Support the preparation of project recommendations for presentation to management for approval
Support the development of Meta's near and long-term data center location and leased portfolio strategy
Support a portfolio of existing sites under construction or in operations to facilitate on time and quality delivery and development of the site that meets permit requirements and local expectations
Track and monitor ongoing site development including agreement management
Develop scalable, efficient tools and processes to improve delivery and communication for data center site development
This role requires 25-50% travel

What we offer

bonus
equity
benefits

Senior Site Acquisition Manager - AMER Leasing

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) powers Microsoft’s cloud services...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

116900.00 - 203600.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field, AND 5+ years relevant experience OR 7+ years equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Job Responsibility

Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, coordinating with key lessors to ensure professional delivery aligned with Microsoft standards
Lead leasing and acquisition of data center capacity, including planning for future growth
Conduct market research and analytics on targeted metros and regions to support fast decision-making
Identify acquisition opportunities, negotiate commercial terms, and manage lease agreements—including new colocation leases, renewals, and amendments
Develop flexible models and processes that support rapid delivery and scalability to meet customer demand
Create strategic documents that guide long-term regional planning and align business direction
Prepare and present updates to leadership for approval as needed
Collaborate with supply, engineering, construction, legal, security, networking, and operations teams throughout each project lifecycle
Support lease transactions, including specialized projects, upgrades, and amendments
Assist with site selection and strategy development across the region

Fulltime

Data Center Site Selection Manager - Leasing

Meta

Location:
United States , Bellevue

Category:
Real Estate

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

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