Data Center Site Acquisition Specialist

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Vantage Data Centers Full time
About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers is a leading provider of data center solutions, committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure to support the world's most innovative companies.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion, and our team is passionate about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our mission is to power the world's most innovative companies by providing them with the infrastructure they need to succeed.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Center Site Acquisition Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Site Selection and Acquisitions team, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and acquiring high-quality data center sites across Asia Pacific.

You will work closely with our Sales, New Site Development, Design & Engineering, Construction, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Senior Leadership teams to deliver quality sites that meet our strategic goals.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company that is shaping the future of data center development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver quality sites in identified markets within key performance indicators regarding timing, project schedule, costs, risks, and technical requirements.
  • Manage various aspects of site selection, land use approvals, negotiations with landowners, developers, community outreach, and entitlement process with local authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Coordinate local efforts with city planners, city councils, utilities, and other relevant stakeholders critical to a project's success in local markets.
  • Represent Vantage positively to local officials and effectively communicate the benefits and value of wholesale data center campuses in their vicinity.
  • Execute near-term and multi-year strategic plans for the portfolio in conjunction with the Company's Strategy and Market Intelligence, Sales, and Corporate Development teams.
Requirements
  • Extensive experience in sourcing, negotiating, and acquiring large, complex sites across APAC.
  • A strong business network across the real estate sector.
  • Minimum of +10 years' experience in a real estate role for large, complex infrastructure projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in City Planning, Commercial Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Law, Surveying, or related field.
  • Direct experience in negotiating acquisitions and acquiring sites zoned for industrial, technical, or data center uses.
  • Strong IT skills; ability to use multiple communication tools and packages.
  • Tableau and Power BI skills preferred.
  • Arc GIS skills highly preferred.
  • Excellent analytical skills with understanding of real estate finance and project IRR.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical needs.
  • Ability to respond to sensitive issues and complex inquiries.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexible, adaptable, team-player, and self-directed individual.
  • Must possess an excellent understanding of the commercial metrics driving successful real estate development.
  • Organized individual capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.
What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance, and we work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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