サイト選定シニアスペシャリスト/ Principal Site Selection Specialist

A large-scale data center company is looking for a Principal Site Selection Specialist. The selected applicant will manage the full development lifecycle from site origination and acquisition through permitting, infrastructure coordination, due diligence, and transition to construction.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and secure land acquisition opportunities for future data center developments
• Develop and execute site acquisition strategies aligned with long-term business objectives
• Establish and maintain relationships with landowners, real estate developers, brokers, government agencies, and infrastructure providers
• Lead negotiations related to land purchases, option agreements, easements, utility rights, and other real estate transactions
• Coordinate and manage technical, commercial, legal, tax, environmental, and regulatory due diligence activities
• Partner with Power, Design, and Engineering teams to evaluate site suitability and infrastructure availability
• Analyse data center and digital infrastructure market trends, develop business cases, perform investment evaluations, and support strategic investment decision-making
• Build and maintain acquisition pipelines and land portfolio strategies
• Lead discussions and negotiations with landowners, real estate developers, government authorities, and joint venture partners to secure land acquisitions and obtain the rights necessary for development
• Provide executive-level reporting, strategic insights, and decision-making support to senior management and key stakeholders
• Serve as a representative with government officials, utilities, energy providers, and other external stakeholders in Japan

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• More than 10 years of professional experience in data center development, commercial real estate, infrastructure development, industrial development, or related sectors
• Experience in an executive leadership role in real estate or data center companies
• Experience supporting entitlement, permitting, and infrastructure development activities
• Proven track record managing site selection and due diligence processes for Data Centers
• Strong understanding of real estate transactions, land acquisition processes including Japanese real estate regulations, and development delivery
• Experience working in global organisations with regional interfaces and cross-cultural dynamics
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically
• Fluent level written and verbal Japanese and English

Preferred Requirements:

• Relevant professional certifications related to real estate (project management or development)
• Proficient in other languages

About the Company:

A leading developer and operator of large-scale data centers. The company has an extensive global footprint and continues to expand its data center platform in Japan. Its facilities are designed to support mission-critical workloads, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and large-scale digital services.

Keywords:

エンジニアリング, 建設, インフラ, IT, 不動産, データセンター, 外資系

Job Ref: WOOIDR