Strategic Data Center Site Acquisition Lead

Hanwha Data Centers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Manager of Site Acquisition to identify, evaluate, and deliver new data center sites across the U.S. The role drives the process from site identification through acquisition and early development, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure aligned timelines and feasibility.

You will lead due diligence, feasibility reviews, and commercial negotiations, while maintaining data integrity in Salesforce and supporting

Qualifications

• 5+ 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 regulatory frameworks.
• Experience facilitating or leading commercial lease negotiations and due diligence workflows.
• Proven ability to manage high‑volume project pipelines with accuracy and follow-through.
• Experience coordinating with internal/external partners to drive project execution.

Responsibilities

• Identify and advance data center opportunities across the U.S. and Americas markets.
• Support metro strategy by assessing power availability, scalability, costs, permitting, and tax incentives.
• Lead site due diligence including power, substation access, fiber, and zoning considerations.
• Coordinate with landlords, utilities, brokers, consultants, and municipalities.
• Assist with lease negotiations and commercial structuring with Real Estate and Legal.
• Track deal progression from LOI through execution and maintain Salesforce records.

Skills

Site selection

Commercial real estate

Power infrastructure

Lease negotiations

Project pipeline management

Stakeholder collaboration

Salesforce

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Manager of Site Acquisition to identify, evaluate, and deliver new data center sites across the U.S. The role drives the process from site identification through acquisition and early development, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure aligned timelines and feasibility.

You will lead due diligence, feasibility reviews, and commercial negotiations, while maintaining data integrity in Salesforce and supporting