Vultr
Data Center Site Selection Manager
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
United States only
Employer listed it 4 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 4 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
$150,000 to $200,000
Location
United States only
Timezone
US East
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Data
Stated by the employer in the job description
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in United States. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote - United States, Remote"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Residency required in United States
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
Who We Are
Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.
Vultr Cares
100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
11 Holidays plus Paid Time Off Accrual and Rollover Plan
Increased PTO at 3-year and 10-year anniversaries
1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years
Anniversary Bonus each year
$500 stipend for remote office setup in the first year, $400 stipend each following year
Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
Company-paid Wellable subscription
Position Summary
The Data Center Site Selection Manager will lead the identification, evaluation, and recommendation of new data center sites to support the company's aggressive infrastructure expansion. This role requires deep expertise in power, land, permitting, and market dynamics to secure sites that enable scalable, cost-efficient, and operationally resilient AI compute deployments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end site selection processes including market research, site identification, preliminary due diligence, and stakeholder presentations
Evaluate sites based on power availability and cost, land acquisition potential, fiber access, seismic and climate risk, and local incentive structures
Coordinate with utilities, grid operators, and local government to assess power interconnection timelines and capacity
Manage relationships with site brokers, real estate advisors, and development partners
Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective sites across target markets in North America and internationally
Develop and maintain site evaluation scorecards, financial models, and risk assessments for executive decision-making
Interface with Legal, Finance, and Engineering to advance sites from selection through lease execution or land acquisition
Requirements
- ·Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Urban Planning, Business, or related field
- ·5–8 years of experience in data center site selection, real estate development, or critical infrastructure siting
- ·Deep knowledge of power infrastructure including utility interconnection, grid capacity analysis, and substation development
- ·Familiarity with permitting processes, environmental review, and land use entitlements for large-scale industrial facilities
- ·Experience working with utility companies, municipalities, and economic development agencies
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Vultr, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (US East).
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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