⚡ Director, Site Selection & Location Strategy
💼 Industry: Data Centers
📍 Location: Dallas, TX
💲 Compensation: $200-250k base + 15-20% bonus + 15-20% LTIP
 
An opportunity to join a global data center platform operating 50+ facilities worldwide and backed by one of the world’s largest private equity investment groups.
 
The business is continuing to expand its U.S. footprint and is seeking a Director, Site Selection & Strategy to lead the identification, evaluation and acquisition of new data center development sites.
 
This role will work across real estate, power, infrastructure and development, taking opportunities from initial site selection through due diligence, investment approval and handover into development.
 
Candidates must be based in Dallas or willing to relocate.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead site selection and acquisition opportunities across strategic U.S. markets
• Evaluate sites across land, power, connectivity, zoning, permitting, environmental and infrastructure requirements
• Manage due diligence alongside utilities, municipalities, brokers, consultants and internal teams
• Assess development feasibility, commercial considerations and project risk
• Present site recommendations and investment cases to senior leadership
• Support land negotiations, incentives, easements and acquisition processes
• Manage multiple opportunities through approval and transition into development

 
Qualifications:

• 7+ years across site selection, acquisition or data center development
• Direct data center industry experience is required
• Strong understanding of land acquisition, entitlements, permitting and development due diligence
• Experience evaluating power availability and infrastructure requirements for data center sites
• Strong commercial judgement and experience supporting investment decisions
• Comfortable managing multiple large-scale development opportunities simultaneously
• Based in Dallas or open to relocation
• Ability to travel domestically as required

 
📧 Interested? Click ‘Easy Apply’ or message me directly at henry.mileham@storm4.com for more information.
 
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