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Summary:

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Locating, developing and managing this data center infrastructure the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency. Meta is seeking an experienced, organized, and collaborative Site Selection Manager to join the Data Center Site Selection team.A qualified Site Selection Manager candidate has extensive experience negotiating large, complex deals and a strong knowledge of the legal agreements that accompany them. The Site Selection Manager has a keen ability to think both strategically and analytically, develop out-of-the box solutions and is able to navigate the challenges that accompany leasing projects and portfolios of large magnitude. Depending on experience and skills, the Site Selection Manager may assist in the development of strategy and be the primary executor of that strategy for the leasing and colocation space, being responsible for delivering a pipeline of lease and colocation options at various stages of development to meet internal objectives. Domestic travel is required (50%+).

Required Skills:

Site Selection Manager Responsibilities:

1. Develop Meta’s owned data center location strategy and manage the site selection effort for real estate, including partnering with teams focused on economic development incentives, energy and utilities, network connectivity, legal, policy, and financial considerations

2. Lead feasibility discussions and contract negotiations with service providers, property owners, economic development agencies, and utility companies

3. Negotiate letters of intent, land or building purchases, economic development incentives, water and sewer supply, and other site-specific agreements Support power negotiations

4. Partner with internal organizations including capacity planning, energy teams, data center design, construction, network engineering, legal, policy, communications and finance

5. Prepare project location recommendations and present to management for approval

6. Maintain strategic relationships with communities and service providers in support of Meta's data center developments, monitor ongoing contractual commitments, and support the expansion of Meta’s existing data centers through the extension of existing agreements or the formation of new agreements

7. If assigned, develop Meta’s leased and colocation data center location strategy and manage the site selection effort for commercial negotiations and contract administration in that space, including partnering with teams focused on economic development incentives, energy and utilities, network connectivity, legal, policy, and financial considerations

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

8. Bachelor's degree in Business, Civil Engineering, City Planning or related

9. 7+ years of experience in site selection and data center or other capital project or infrastructure development

10. Experience leading real estate negotiations including contract formation and contract negotiations

11. Experience at representing business interests to governments (state, county and local), utilities, potential suppliers, and other stakeholders

12. Experience managing large real estate development projects and coordinating with internal staff, consultants, vendors and external stakeholders

13. Experience communicating commercial, market and contractual details to all organizational levels

14. 2+ years of experience in Excel and PowerPoint and/or Keynote

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

15. Advanced technical degree, law degree or MBA

16. Experience in data center negotiations

17. Experience in data center leasing

Public Compensation:

$152,000/year to $221,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.