Strategic Data Center Site Acquisition Lead

EDC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edged Data Centers is seeking a Site Acquisition Manager in the United States to drive expansion across North American markets. The role requires sourcing, evaluating, and underwriting new data center sites, coordinating stakeholders, and managing acquisition processes from identification through closing.

The candidate will work with the Corporate Development team, conduct market analysis, and prepare investment memos while liaising with municipalities and power providers to support strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Business, Finance or related field.
• 10+ years of experience with development, investments, brokerage, or similar company, with specific experience in acquisition or development.
• 5+ years of experience in data center site selection or development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate sites for acquisition to facilitate the company’s expansion strategy and meet key growth objectives.
• Work with Corporate Development team to underwrite and diligence new opportunities, put together investment memos, market analysis and business plans to support underlying acquisition targets.
• Coordinate the evaluation of power procurement, entitlements, development feasibility, and customer requirements to assist in the prioritization of sites and inform the acquisition and underwriting process.
• Work across internal and external stakeholders to formulate the business case justification for acquisition of selected sites.
• Manage the acquisition process from identification through closing by negotiating purchase agreements, supporting due diligence efforts, and assisting with the acquisition approval process.
• Create site evaluation and acquisition reporting and updates for senior management and stakeholder reviews.
• Interface with municipalities, economic development entities, and customer teams.
• Manage third-party real estate, legal, and due diligence vendors and contracts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Business, Finance or related field

Job description

Edged Data Centers is seeking a Site Acquisition Manager in the United States to drive expansion across North American markets. The role requires sourcing, evaluating, and underwriting new data center sites, coordinating stakeholders, and managing acquisition processes from identification through closing.

The candidate will work with the Corporate Development team, conduct market analysis, and prepare investment memos while liaising with municipalities and power providers to support strategic