Senior Manager, Real Estate Site Selection, Acquisition & Development

CyrusOne

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted July 22, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Utilities

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Listing evidence and provenance

Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
Pay provenance: Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Real Estate Site Selection, Acquisition and Development to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Lead land development efforts on new projects.
Assess the entitlements process (rezonings, land use permitting, etc.), lead relationships with government officials, community stakeholders, etc., and work with colleagues and external consultants to complete entitlement work.
Work with internal and external commercial and technical teams to identify, define, and pursue new site selection projects and initiatives that will help meet the data center industry’s growth needs.
Build and lead teams of vendors and consultants to evaluate site feasibility.
Assist in developing site plans that deliver the best in class product consistent with market conditions.
Lead multiple complex contract negotiations.
Manage engineering consultants to complete various stages of technical due diligence; understand the implications of the study results and be able to develop a commercial strategy, such as which risks can/should be mitigated, what are the appropriate action items to mitigate risks, and how much money should be spent to do so.
Work cross-functionally with other internal and external teams, including Design Engineering, Legal, Tax, External Affairs, Policy and Regulatory, and Construction to inform the project and real estate strategy.
Manage communications with a variety of project stakeholders (landowners, utility company representatives, economic development officers, government officials, vendors, consultants, legal counsel, internal subject matter experts and executives, customers, etc.).
Understanding the technical requirements of our design engineering teams and developing solutions that meet the design and business objectives.
Involvement in the full construction process to deliver all aspects of a project to include building, data center specific power, and all other site utilities.
Facilitate strategy for required infrastructure improvements. Facilitate internal and external design and development partners for their functional area deliveries as related to Real Estate Site Selection, Acquisition and Development.
Cultivate local government relationships and lead the entitlement process.
Partner with developers and the local jurisdiction and participate in any local meetings and hearings relating to these projects.
Preparation of transaction summaries to the senior management team regarding progress, financial approvals and overall deal costs / benefits.
Develop project summaries and strategy presentations for internal teams and customers.
Support the development of processes, standards, and tools to implement a repeatable process for site selection, acquisitions, and contracting.

Requirements

Experience in negotiating complex agreements with an understanding of legal terminology and reasoning.
Experience interpreting technical or engineering data and making business recommendations.

Benefits & Perks

Be part of the rapidly growing data center industry powering the world’s digital infrastructure.
Collaborative environment focused on commitment, accountability, respect and excellence.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, life and disability insurance, access to mental health resources and employee assistance program.
Competitive pay, performance bonus, 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
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