Site Selection & Colocation Manager – Data Centers

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Why work at Nebius<br></strong>Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field.</p> <p><strong>Where we work<br></strong>Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with R&amp;D hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The team of over 1400 employees includes more than 400 highly skilled engineers with deep expertise across hardware and software engineering, as well as an in-house AI R&amp;D team.</p></div><h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The <strong>Site Selection &amp; Colocation Manager</strong> is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing optimal locations for new data center developments and colocation expansions. This role combines real estate strategy, technical due diligence, market analysis, and vendor management to support the company’s global data center growth. The manager will collaborate closely with engineering, construction, finance, legal, and network planning teams to ensure that selected sites meet operational, technical, and business requirements.</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}">You’re welcome to work in our office in <strong>Amsterdam or Remote - United States.</strong></span></p> <p><strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}"><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW95146830 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW95146830 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Your responsibilities will include:</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW95146830 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p> <div class="p-rich_text_section">Site Selection &amp; Market Analysis</div> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Lead the end-to-end site selection process for new data center facilities.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Conduct market assessments, including power availability, fiber connectivity, land suitability, regulatory requirements, and risk factors.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Build and maintain market intelligence on emerging data center regions, supply trends, energy markets, and colocation pricing.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Evaluate and shortlist candidate sites through comparative analysis, scoring models, and feasibility studies.</li> </ul> <div class="p-rich_text_section">Technical &amp; Environmental Due Diligence</div> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Coordinate environmental, geotechnical, hydrological, and seismic assessments.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Assess infrastructure availability (power, water, fiber) and future scalability.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Evaluate construction constraints, climate conditions, logistics access, and permitting feasibility.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Work with engineering teams to ensure sites meet mechanical, electrical, and network resilience requirements.</li> </ul> <div class="p-rich_text_section">Colocation Strategy &amp; Vendor Management</div> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Identify colocation providers and evaluate facilities based on technical specifications, SLA requirements, and cost structure.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Lead RFPs, negotiations, and contract execution with colocation and connectivity partners.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Manage colocation lifecycle: renewals, expansions, migrations, and optimization of space/power allocations.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Monitor vendor performance against SLA, uptime, compliance, and efficiency metrics.</li> </ul> <div class="p-rich_text_section">&nbsp;Cross-Functional Collaboration</div> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Work with data center design and construction teams to validate site feasibility and development timelines.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Partner with legal on contract terms, property acquisition, lease terms, and regulatory compliance.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Support finance with CapEx/OpEx modeling, ROI calculations, and business case development.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Coordinate with public authorities, utilities, and permitting agencies as needed.</li> </ul> <div class="p-rich_text_section">&nbsp;Risk Assessment &amp; Compliance</div> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Evaluate risks related to natural hazards, geopolitical risk, security, environmental constraints, and utility reliability.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Ensure compliance with local regulations, zoning laws, and corporate standards.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Maintain documentation for audits, reporting, and internal approvals.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">We expect you to have:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Business, Geography, or related field.</span></span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">5–8+ years of experience in site selection, real estate development, colocation management, or data center infrastructure.</span></span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Strong understanding of data center power, cooling, and network requirements.</span></span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Experience in evaluating colocation providers and negotiating leases/SLAs.</span></span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Analytical skills in market research, cost modeling, and risk assessment.</span></span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects across regions.</span></span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.</span></span></