Data Center Site Strategist: Acquisition & Development

Google LLC; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Site Negotiator to identify optimal locations for future data centers, establish agreements with landowners, grid and energy providers, and manage related vendor relationships.

You will lead negotiations for purchase and service agreements, ensure contract compliance, and drive cost-effective solutions while coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet Google’s growing infrastructure needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience negotiating and structuring agreements or leading business development.
• 6 years of experience in real estate development, evaluation, acquisition, construction, and site selection for industrial-scale data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify locations and sites of interest for Google’s data centers and establish agreements with landowners and energy companies.
• Manage vendor relationships and track site/infrastructure development milestones.
• Oversee third-party contracts to ensure compliance and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and monitor portfolio metrics for site/infrastructure decisions and expansion.
• Collaborate across internal teams and external partners to meet Google’s data center needs.

Skills

Negotiation experience

Real estate / data centers

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google is seeking a Data Center Site Negotiator to identify optimal locations for future data centers, establish agreements with landowners, grid and energy providers, and manage related vendor relationships.

You will lead negotiations for purchase and service agreements, ensure contract compliance, and drive cost-effective solutions while coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet Google’s growing infrastructure needs.