Strategic Data Center Real Estate & Investments Lead

Google LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in San Francisco seeks a Strategic Negotiator to secure global infrastructure deals, combining market knowledge with tech industry savvy to negotiate cost-effective solutions. You will manage vendor relationships and present recommendations to leadership, influencing budgets and long-term cost efficiency.

Role covers data center real estate, commercial dealmaking, and quantitative analysis, with collaboration across Legal, Finance, and Technical teams to deliver value at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years negotiating and structuring agreements or leading business development.
• 6 years in commercial/industrial real estate, sourcing, or infrastructure acquisition.
• Experience with corporate finance concepts (NPV, ROI) and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of critical real estate leases and agreements (colocation, power, fibre) by assisting in the agreement, redlining, and management of contractual terms.
• Coordinate closely with internal Legal, Finance, and Technical teams to meet project timelines.
• Conduct market research and financial analysis (NPV, ROI, TCO) to forecast pricing and assess markets.
• Prepare investment summaries and draft financial business cases for executive leadership.
• Maintain tracking systems for the development pipeline and provide portfolio performance reports.

Skills

Negotiating & structuring agreements

Business development

Commercial/industrial real estate

Financial modeling (NPV, ROI, TCO)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, Business, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google LLC in San Francisco seeks a Strategic Negotiator to secure global infrastructure deals, combining market knowledge with tech industry savvy to negotiate cost-effective solutions. You will manage vendor relationships and present recommendations to leadership, influencing budgets and long-term cost efficiency.

Role covers data center real estate, commercial dealmaking, and quantitative analysis, with collaboration across Legal, Finance, and Technical teams to deliver value at scale.