Site Selection Principal Consultant

Summary

Join Avicado as a Site Selection Program Manager and play a critical role in identifying and securing optimal data center locations. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop location strategies, conduct market research, and deliver analytical reports. This position requires experience in data center site selection, real estate, and large-scale project management. Success in this role involves strong communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills. Avicado offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, 401k matching, flexible PTO, and remote work options. We are a fast-paced, dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and a positive work environment.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in real estate, Engineering, City Planning, or a related field
• Proven expertise in site selection for large-scale industrial projects, including real estate evaluation, acquisition, development, construction, lease agreements, and a general understanding of utility agreements, sustainable practices, and financial modeling
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in site selection
• 5+ years of experience in data center, capital project, or infrastructure development
• Demonstrated success in leading real estate negotiations, including contract formation and execution
• Experience representing business interests with government entities (state, county, and local), utilities, potential suppliers, and other key stakeholders
• A track record of managing large-scale real estate development projects, coordinating effectively with internal teams, consultants, vendors, and external stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey commercial, market, and contractual details across all organizational levels
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required
• A strategic mindset with the ability to manage both high-level objectives and hands-on details
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills to drive collaboration and results

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to evaluate, negotiate, and secure leases and site acquisitions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Develop and implement data center location strategies, collaborating with teams across energy, utilities, network connectivity, legal, policy, and financial domains
• Conduct comprehensive market research on targeted regions, metros, and specific locations to identify optimal opportunities
• Deliver analytical insights and reports on market strategies, assessing risks related to cost, timelines, and overall project delivery
• Take ownership of initiatives, driving them from concept to completion with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and impactful outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical field, law, or business administration (MBA)
• Proven experience with data center negotiation strategies and execution
• Demonstrated expertise in data center leasing and related transactions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Remote work
• Philanthropic Matching Gift Program