Director of Regional Data Center Development

Meta; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates data centers worldwide. Meta is seeking a Director of Regional Development to grow Meta’s regional data center portfolio in line with the company’s strategic objectives to advance our efforts around AI.

This role has overall regional responsibility for development of the data center capacity. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years in industrial real estate and a track record of delivering large capital projects, with strong negotiation skills and the

Qualifications

• 15+ years in industrial real estate, infrastructure and development.
• Proven track record delivering large, multi-party data center capacity deals.
• 8+ years managing regional programs and organizations.
• Demonstrated leadership and negotiation on complex land, energy and data center capacity deals.
• Proven ability to deliver large capital projects with complex structures.
• Experience shaping regional development strategies and vision.

Responsibilities

• Grow and lead the regional development program, identifying opportunities and delivering capacity.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, construction, network, and legal to meet capacity targets.
• Guide strategic approach to develop new capacity while mitigating risk and ensuring contingencies.
• Accountable for data center site selection and development within North America.
• Deliver cost-effective capacity, while optimizing flexibility and optionality.
• Represent Meta with executives, suppliers, governments, and regulators.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor staff with focus on learning and career development.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%+).

Skills

Industrial real estate

Infrastructure development

Regional program management

Commercial leadership

Negotiation

Data center capacity planning

Job description

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates data centers worldwide. Meta is seeking a Director of Regional Development to grow Meta’s regional data center portfolio in line with the company’s strategic objectives to advance our efforts around AI.

This role has overall regional responsibility for development of the data center capacity. The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years in industrial real estate and a track record of delivering large capital projects, with strong negotiation skills and the