Site Selection Manager (Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Site Selection Manager (Infrastructure): Identifying, evaluating, and advancing data center site opportunities across the U.S. and Americas with an accent on technical and commercial feasibility. Focus on leading site-level due diligence, managing utility infrastructure requirements, and navigating complex lease negotiations to scale AI compute capacity.

Location: Hybrid (NJ, NY, CA, WA, VA). Remote may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office. Must be a U.S. person (Citizen, Green Card holder, etc.) for export control compliance.

Salary: $143,000 – $191,000

Company

hirify.global is the Essential Cloud for AI, providing a high-performance platform that enables innovators to build and scale AI infrastructure.

What you will do

• Identify and evaluate data center opportunities across the U.S. and Americas markets.
• Lead site-level due diligence covering power capacity, substation access, zoning, and permitting.
• Support lease negotiations and commercial structuring in partnership with Real Estate and Legal teams.
• Maintain a data-driven pipeline of site opportunities and documentation within Salesforce.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts between Engineering, Capacity Planning, Finance, and Operations.
• Manage external relationships with brokers, landlords, utilities, and development partners.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in data center site selection, infrastructure development, or commercial real estate.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. data center markets and utility infrastructure frameworks.
• Proven track record of executing complex due diligence and leading commercial lease negotiations.
• Must be a U.S. person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to comply with U.S. Government export regulations.
• Ability to manage high-volume project pipelines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Exceptional communication skills for conveying technical and financial information to diverse stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Salesforce or equivalent CRM/pipeline management platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Real Estate, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Flexible PTO and a casual work environment.
• Mental wellness benefits through Spring Health and family-forming support via Carrot.
• Catered daily lunch at office and data center locations.
• Comprehensive rewards package including equity awards and discretionary bonuses.