Senior Data Center Site Selection Manager

CoreWeave; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Flexible PTO

Catered lunch daily

Job summary

A leading technology firm in New York is seeking a Site Selection Manager to manage data center opportunities across the U.S. The role involves leading site-level due diligence and lease negotiations, coordinating with various stakeholders to align commercial objectives. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in commercial real estate, strong communication skills, and a comprehensive understanding of data center markets. The position offers a hybrid work environment and several employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data center site selection or commercial real estate.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and Americas data center markets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and advance data center opportunities.
• Lead site-level due diligence including power and utility capacity.
• Support lease negotiations and commercial structuring.

Skills

Data center site selection

Commercial lease negotiations

Project management

Technical knowledge of power procurement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Real Estate

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

What You’ll Do

The Site Selection Manager partners closely with Capacity Planning, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and external partners to maintain a disciplined, data‑driven pipeline that aligns with CoreWeave’s technical, commercial, and time‑to‑market objectives.

Americas Site Identification & Evaluation

• Identify, evaluate, and advance data center opportunities across the U.S. and the Americas markets.
• Support the development of the metro strategy by assessing power availability, scalability, costs, permitting, tax incentives, and regional risk.
• Coordinate early technical and commercial feasibility reviews with internal stakeholders.

Due Diligence & Deal Advancement

• Lead site‑level due diligence including power and utility capacity, substation access, utility timelines, fiber availability, zoning, permitting, environmental considerations, and constructability.
• Gather, review, and validate inputs from landlords, utilities, brokers, consultants, and municipalities.
• Ensure diligence findings are clearly documented and communicated to leadership.

Lease & Transaction Support

• Support lease negotiations and commercial structuring in partnership with Real Estate and Legal.
• Track deal progression, milestones, and deliverables from LOI through execution.
• Assist with preparing deal review materials, executive summaries, and approval packages.

Pipeline & Documentation Management

• Maintain accurate site records, documentation, and status updates in Salesforce and internal tracking systems.
• Monitor deal health, proactively flag risks or delays, and ensure data integrity across the Americas pipeline.
• Coordinate closely with Transaction Analysts, Program Managers, and Site Diligence teams.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Serve as the primary site‑level point of coordination across Engineering, Capacity Planning, Networking, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Support clean handoff from site selection into delivery, build‑out, and operations phases.
• Ensure alignment between technical requirements, commercial commitments, and delivery timelines.

External Partner Engagement

• Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, utilities, consultants, and development partners across U.S. and Americas markets.
• Evaluate inbound site opportunities and ensure consistent screening against CoreWeave standards.

Who You Are

• 6+ years of experience in data center site selection, infrastructure development, commercial real estate, or related fields.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and Americas data center markets, including utility infrastructure and regional regulatory frameworks.
• Experience facilitating or leading commercial lease negotiations and executing complex due diligence workflows.
• Proven ability to manage high‑volume project pipelines with a high degree of accuracy and consistent follow‑through.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple concurrent deals and meeting deadlines within fast‑paced, high‑growth environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical or financial information to diverse audiences.
• End‑to‑end data center site selection experience, including conducting comprehensive due diligence and feasibility assessments.
• Strong technical knowledge of power procurement, utility infrastructure, and zoning/permitting requirements across diverse U.S. markets.
• Track record of advancing complex transactions from inception to close while identifying and mitigating commercial and operational risks.
• Efficacious collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive project execution and meet organizational milestones.
• Proficient in managing project lifecycles across multiple domestic regions and coordinating across varying time zones.

Preferred

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — 100% paid for by CoreWeave.
• Company‑paid Life Insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Health Savings Account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Participation in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Mental wellness benefits through Spring Health.
• Family‑forming support provided by Carrot.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible, full‑service childcare support with Kinside.
• 401(k) with a generous employer match.
• Flexible PTO.
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations.
• A casual work environment.
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption.

Our Workplace

While we prioritize a hybrid work environment, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office, based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration.

Export Control Compliance

• A U.S. person (U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or other).
• Eligible to access export‑controlled information without required export authorization.
• Eligible and likely to obtain required export authorization from applicable U.S. government agency.
• CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

EEO Statement

CoreWeave is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities for the hiring process unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail].