[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Vultr logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2024/04/4089507a-221.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/company/vultr.md)[Vultr](https://jobicy.com/company/vultr.md) # Data Center Site Selection Manager Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/vultr.md)ShareRemote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md)SalaryUSD 150k–200k / yrDepartment[Project & Program Management](https://jobicy.com/categories/project-management.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceDirectorPublished22 Oct 2026Apply before21 Nov 2026Listing views38Application actions2Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. AI Summary ## The role, at a glance. Vultr is seeking a Data Center Site Selection Manager to identify and advance new sites for global cloud and AI-compute expansion. The role leads market research, preliminary diligence, location scoring, financial analysis, and executive recommendations. It requires substantial expertise in utility interconnection, grid capacity, land use, permitting, incentives, and large-scale industrial development. The manager will work closely with utilities, municipalities, brokers, developers, Legal, Finance, Engineering, and construction teams while traveling frequently for site assessments. Success depends on selecting scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient locations for hyperscale data center deployments. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 5/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a senior, cross-functional infrastructure role involving high-value real-estate decisions, technical power constraints, regulatory risk, and executive-level recommendations. Candidates need specialized data-center siting knowledge and must independently manage numerous external stakeholders and parallel site opportunities. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$175,000US market range (per year)$150k–$210k0$231.00k AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. The employer discloses a $150,000–$200,000 USD range. The annual cadence is inferred because the posting omits a pay period and the range is consistent with a full-time US manager position. A reasonable estimated US market range for specialized data-center site selection leadership is $150,000–$210,000 USD annually. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Data center site selection](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Data%20center%20site%20selection.md)[Utility interconnection](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Utility%20interconnection.md)[Grid capacity analysis](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Grid%20capacity%20analysis.md)[Commercial real estate](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Commercial%20real%20estate.md)[Land acquisition](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Land%20acquisition.md)[Permitting](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Permitting.md)[Zoning and land use](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Zoning%20and%20land%20use.md)[Environmental due diligence](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Environmental%20due%20diligence.md)[Financial modeling](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Financial%20modeling.md)[Site feasibility analysis](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Site%20feasibility%20analysis.md)[Risk assessment](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Risk%20assessment.md)[Fiber infrastructure](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Fiber%20infrastructure.md)[Stakeholder management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Stakeholder%20management.md)[Hyperscale infrastructure](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Hyperscale%20infrastructure.md) Sample interview questionsHow would you evaluate a potential data center site with attractive land pricing but constrained utility capacity?I would validate the utility's available capacity, interconnection queue position, upgrade scope, cost allocation, and realistic energization timeline. I would model these factors against land savings, development schedule, redundancy needs, and the cost of alternative power solutions before presenting a risk-adjusted recommendation. What metrics would you include in a site-selection scorecard for an AI-focused data center? I would include near- and long-term power capacity, power price and reliability, interconnection timing, land and construction costs, fiber diversity, cooling and water feasibility, seismic and climate exposure, permitting complexity, tax incentives, expansion potential, and community or regulatory risk. Each metric should be weighted according to Vultr's deployment strategy and technical requirements. Describe how you would manage relationships with utilities and local governments during site diligence. I would establish a clear diligence workplan, identify decision-makers early, document assumptions and commitments, and maintain regular status reviews. I would also seek written confirmation of capacity, timelines, permitting pathways, and incentives so executive decisions are based on verifiable information rather than preliminary assurances. How do you present a complex location recommendation to senior leadership? I use a concise decision memo that compares shortlisted sites, clearly identifies the recommended option, quantifies key costs and timelines, and highlights material risks and mitigations. Supporting financial models and technical diligence are available in appendices, while the executive presentation focuses on the decision, tradeoffs, and required approvals. What are common risks in data center site selection, and how would you mitigate them? Common risks include delayed power interconnection, incomplete land control, permitting opposition, inadequate fiber diversity, environmental constraints, and underestimated construction costs. I mitigate them through early utility diligence, phased land agreements, permitting counsel, redundant connectivity analysis, environmental reviews, contingency budgets, and maintaining a qualified pipeline of alternative sites. Opportunity details ## About this role. ### Who We Are Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company. ### Vultr Cares * 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental, and vision plans * 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting * Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year * 11 Holidays plus Paid Time Off Accrual and Rollover Plan * Increased PTO at 3-year and 10-year anniversaries * 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years * Anniversary Bonus each year * $500 stipend for remote office setup in the first year, $400 stipend each following year * Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month * Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month * Company-paid Wellable subscription Position Summary The Data Center Site Selection Manager will lead the identification, evaluation, and recommendation of new data center sites to support the company’s aggressive infrastructure expansion. This role requires deep expertise in power, land, permitting, and market dynamics to secure sites that enable scalable, cost-efficient, and operationally resilient AI compute deployments. Key Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end site selection processes including market research, site identification, preliminary due diligence, and stakeholder presentations * Evaluate sites based on power availability and cost, land acquisition potential, fiber access, seismic and climate risk, and local incentive structures * Coordinate with utilities, grid operators, and local government to assess power interconnection timelines and capacity * Manage relationships with site brokers, real estate advisors, and development partners * Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective sites across target markets in North America and internationally * Develop and maintain site evaluation scorecards, financial models, and risk assessments for executive decision-making * Interface with Legal, Finance, and Engineering to advance sites from selection through lease execution or land acquisition * Track regulatory, zoning, and permitting environments in target markets to proactively manage approval risk * Monitor competitive site activity and energy market developments to inform expansion strategy * Collaborate with the construction and design team to ensure site feasibility aligns with technical specifications for hyperscale deployments Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Urban Planning, Business, or related field * 5–8 years of experience in data center site selection, real estate development, or critical infrastructure siting * Deep knowledge of power infrastructure including utility interconnection, grid capacity analysis, and substation development * Familiarity with permitting processes, environmental review, and land use entitlements for large-scale industrial facilities * Experience working with utility companies, municipalities, and economic development agencies * Ability to build and present complex financial models and location analyses to senior leadership * Willingness to travel frequently to evaluate sites and engage local stakeholders Preferred Qualifications * Direct experience at a hyperscaler, colocation provider, or cloud infrastructure company * Knowledge of AI/GPU cluster power density requirements and cooling infrastructure * Experience with international site selection including EMEA or APAC markets * Relationships with major utility companies and commercial real estate brokers in key markets Compensation $150,000 – $200,000 Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws. ### Inclusion & Privacy We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Vultr will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and will not conduct a background check until after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted. We also take your privacy seriously. We handle personal information responsibly and follow applicable laws, including U.S. privacy rules and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Your data is used only for legitimate business purposes and is protected with proper security measures. Where allowed by law, applicants may request details about the data we collect, access or delete their information, withdraw consent for its use, and opt out of nonessential communications. 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