Data Center Site Selection & Development Director

Data Center Site Selection & Development Director | US | Palo Alto

I’m supporting a newly formed AI infrastructure platform with the build-out of its data center development & Site Selection function.

The business is backed by one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors and partnered with one of the world’s leading technology companies , with significant capital committed to building large-scale AI compute infrastructure across the US.

We’re looking for an experienced ground level Site Selection & Development Director to help identify and secure the sites behind an ambitious capacity roadmap.

The role will cover both third-party capacity and first-party greenfield development , including:

• Site selection and land acquisition
• Utility engagement and power diligence
• Zoning, entitlements and permitting
• Powered shell, BTS and colo opportunities
• Negotiating land purchases, leases and incentives
• Taking sites from initial screening through diligence, negotiation and approval
• Working across energy, construction, design, legal and finance

We’re ideally looking for 10+ years' experience across data center site selection, land acquisition or infrastructure development , with hyperscale or major developer/operator experience particularly relevant.

This is a chance to join at a very early stage and play a key role in building the physical infrastructure behind a major new AI platform.

Location: Palo Alto, California

Candidates must be willing to be permanently based in Palo Alto . For those relocating, a comprehensive relocation package is available, alongside a highly competitive compensation package reflecting the seniority and significance of the opportunity.

If you’re interested, or know someone strong within the US site selection and development market, drop me a message.