Director, Site Selection

Crusoe • San Francisco, CA

71d • $206,000 - $258,000

About The Position

The Director of Site Selection is responsible for leading the global strategy, evaluation, and acquisition of sites for new cloud data center facilities. This role ensures that Crusoe’s site selection aligns with technical, operational, financial, and strategic objectives—supporting scalable, reliable, and cost-effective data center deployments. The Director will collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other internal teams to identify optimal locations that meet power, network, environmental, and regulatory requirements, helping Crusoe expand its AI-first cloud infrastructure footprint worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in data center site selection, real estate strategy, or global infrastructure planning.
• Deep understanding of data center requirements—power, cooling, network connectivity, redundancy, and risk management.
• Proven experience with utility negotiations, land acquisition, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-site evaluations and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global data center site selection strategy in alignment with Crusoe’s capacity planning, business growth, and sustainability goals.
• Identify regions and sub-markets with optimal power availability, connectivity, risk profile, and economic incentives.
• Lead comprehensive assessments of potential data center sites, including power, network, environmental, zoning, flood/seismic risk, and utility availability.
• Conduct total cost of ownership analyses, factoring in construction, operating costs, incentives, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage site visits, technical inspections, and third-party studies to validate feasibility and risks.
• Partner closely with Engineering and Operations to ensure selected sites meet technical specifications and redundancy requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and DIG teams to evaluate acquisition structures, risk mitigation, and contractual frameworks.
• Engage with local authorities, utilities, and community stakeholders to secure permitting, incentives, and regulatory approvals.
• Support purchase or lease negotiations for land and infrastructure, including due diligence contingencies and risk allocation.
• Partner with Legal to ensure all contracts, leases, and agreements meet corporate standards and risk thresholds.
• Evaluate environmental, regulatory, and operational risks to ensure compliance with local laws, industry standards, and sustainability goals.
• Maintain adherence to Crusoe’s corporate governance, environmental policies, and health & safety requirements during site acquisition.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing site selection team.
• Develop scalable, repeatable processes, criteria, and best practices for evaluating and selecting data center sites globally.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay
• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
• Employer contributions to HSA accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Teladoc
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Subscription to the Calm app
• MetLife Legal
• Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per month

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree