Data Center - Site Selection & Colocation Manager
On-siteSingapore, Singapore
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end site selection for new data center facilities by conducting market assessments on power availability, fiber connectivity, and regulatory requirements. Evaluate candidate sites through comparative analysis and feasibility studies while coordinating environmental, geotechnical, and infrastructure due diligence. Manage colocation strategy by identifying providers, leading RFPs, and negotiating contracts with partners to optimize space and power allocations. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, legal, and finance teams to validate site feasibility, develop business cases, and ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate standards. Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and manage the full colocation lifecycle including renewals and migrations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Business, Geography, or related field
- 5–8+ years of experience in site selection, real estate development, colocation management, or data center infrastructure
- Strong understanding of data center power, cooling, and network requirements
- Experience in evaluating colocation providers and negotiating leases/SLAs
- Analytical skills in market research, cost modeling, and risk assessment
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects across regions
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with hyper-scale or large-scale data center development
- Knowledge of utility procurement (power, water), renewable energy markets, and substation planning
- Familiarity with geospatial tools (GIS), risk modeling, or data center capacity planning
- Understanding of permitting processes and environmental regulations
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