Senior Manager, Site Selection (Data Center Leasing Experience Preferred)
About this role
The infrastructure team builds and scales an essential cloud platform that enables AI labs, startups, and global enterprises to accelerate technological breakthroughs. Managing the Americas pipeline, this professional identifies, evaluates, and advances data center site opportunities from early market screening through lease execution and delivery readiness. Candidates who succeed here bring extensive experience in commercial real estate or infrastructure development, and thrive in fast-paced environments requiring cross-functional collaboration with engineering, legal, and finance groups.
What you will do
- Identify, evaluate, and advance data center opportunities across the United States and the broader Americas region.
- Lead site-level due diligence covering power and utility capacity, zoning, permitting, and environmental considerations.
- Support lease negotiations and commercial structuring in close partnership with real estate and legal teams.
- Maintain accurate site records, documentation, and status updates within Salesforce and internal tracking systems.
- Serve as the primary site-level point of coordination across engineering, capacity planning, networking, finance, and operations.
- Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, utilities, consultants, and development partners across diverse markets.
What you need
- Possess 10+ years of experience in data center site selection, infrastructure development, commercial real estate, or related fields.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and Americas data center markets, utility infrastructure, and regional regulatory frameworks.
- Show proven experience facilitating commercial lease negotiations and executing complex due diligence workflows.
- Exhibit the ability to manage high-volume project pipelines with accuracy and consistent follow-through across multiple concurrent deals.
- Communicate complex technical and financial information clearly through exceptional written and verbal skills.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Salesforce or equivalent CRM/pipeline management platforms
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Real Estate, or a related field
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
- Company-paid Life Insurance and voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement and ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health and Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
- Paid Parental Leave, flexible childcare support, 401(k) with match, and flexible PTO
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the compensation range for this role?
The base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $215,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
What tools and platforms are used for pipeline management?
Proficiency in Salesforce or equivalent CRM/pipeline management platforms is strongly preferred for tracking deals and maintaining site records.
What are the core values of the organization?
The company's core values include being curious at your core, acting like an owner, empowering employees, delivering best-in-class client experiences, and achieving more together.