CLOUDHQ - Senior Site Acquisition Specialist

Who We Are

Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located in two Northern Virginia locations, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.

What The Role Entails

The Senior Site Acquisition Specialist will ideally have an existing network in real estate, government affairs, review boards, developers, and capital market groups. He or she must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively, have a keen eye for detail, and effectively navigate uncharted areas.

What You Will Get to Do

• Compile and analyze the portfolio of geographical locations and prospective site information
• Evaluate site conditions, hazards and limitations relative to risk appetite, proposing strategies and potential site acquisitions, including:
• Assessing and drawing conclusions on permitting, zoning and land use data; natural hazards, floodplain and climatological data; manmade risks; energy requirements, including renewable energy options; network connectivity and utility availability; water and wastewater availability and cost; environmental, community and social impacts; legal, physical risk and financial implications; design, demand, and incentives
• Consolidate, quantify and compare inputs such as these, evaluate cost, design/build risk and schedule implications, and select regions and sites for development.
• Advising on real estate, engineering, construction, policy, planning, and business development considerations
• Partnering with a variety of key stakeholders and global teams including but not limited to Accounting, Development, Operations, Legal/Risk, Tax, Sales, and Finance
• Provide assessment of risk and exposures to senior leadership as well as providing continued future guidance to technical teams through the site development phase
• Liaise with policymakers and municipalities for the development of business opportunities
• Oversee seller, customer, and consultant relationships while coordinating with internal teams; serve as point of contact for buyers, external and internal business owners and vendors as needed
• In collaboration with the VP of Site Acquisition, construct and negotiate complex acquisition and lease agreements according to CloudHQ best practices and process
• Prioritize risk-based mitigation recommendations, partner with key stakeholders and manage projects to successful resolution
• Develop and maintain the annual budget, including effective tracking and benchmarking of infrastructure costs and performance indicators
• Manage and drive the continuous risk assessment of our projects and develop long-term metrics to drive continuous improvement

What You Bring to The Role

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in data center or utilities (energy, telecom) site selection or related experience
• Project management experience to deliver multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Meticulous attention to detail and keen analytical thinking
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), including interfacing with senior leadership
• Ability to develop and review financial models to understand specific development pro forma and valuation components.
• General knowledge of data center principles, including design, construction, and operations
• Ability to identify process improvements and proactive solutions
• Ability to prepare and review deal structures
• Ability to negotiate complex lease agreements, acquisition and/or incentive contracts, in cooperation with legal counsel
• Self-starter with the ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
• Knowledge of infrastructure construction, environmental and social impact assessments, project budgeting and scheduling, project management, government policy and business development and risk assessment
• Ability and willingness to travel, primarily in the US for up to 50% of the schedule
• Proficient skills in Excel, Word, CAD, and CRM software

Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess

• A bachelor s degree in real estate development, finance, engineering or a related field.

What We Offer

CloudHQ s people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision, and bring their best to support their customers and team.

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CloudHQ is an equal-employee-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.