Irving Knight Group

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Irving Knight Group is seeking a Vice President for Site Acquisition & Development in the Data Center domain. The role involves defining and implementing strategies for site acquisition and development, overseeing site selection, and managing the acquisition pipeline to align with corporate growth objectives. Responsibilities • Define and implement site acquisition and development strategy in alignment with corporate growth objectives • Lead market prioritization and portfolio planning for new data center sites, balancing cost, risk, power availability, and market demand • Build a multi-year roadmap of target regions and sites based on deep market, regulatory, and infrastructure analysis • Advise on market entry strategy, capital allocation, and long-term site positioning • Oversee site selection and the site acquisition pipeline, ensuring delivery of near-term projects and long-term portfolio balance • Manage all aspects of site identification, negotiation, and acquisition, including LOIs, PSAs, and partnership agreements • Direct due diligence and pre-development activities, including zoning, entitlements, environmental reviews, and infrastructure feasibility • Establish company-wide standards and best practices for site selection, site acquisition, site due diligence, and site development • Partner closely with the Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Operations teams to align development plans • Serve as the executive liaison with key industry partners, developers, local governments, utilities, and community stakeholders to secure favorable conditions and partnerships • Build and mentor a high-performing Site Acquisition & Development team • Develop clear KPIs for site acquisition, efficiency, and market entry timing • Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration across geographies and functions • Represent as a thought leader in the data center and digital infrastructure community Skills • Must have progressive experience in real estate acquisition, site development, and infrastructure development, preferably within the data center, telecom, or energy sector • Proven success leading multi-site acquisition or development programs across diverse markets. • Deep understanding of infrastructure requirements (power, water, wastewater, network connectivity) and the regulatory landscape for data center development • Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating complex transactions, tax incentives, and partnerships • Track record of building and leading high-performing teams • Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and executive presentation skills • Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and cross-functional environment • Experience with hyperscale data center development • Established network of relationships in target development geographies and the data center industry • Understanding of tax incentives, zoning changes, real estate development, AHJ engagement, and other various land development processes • Experience in energy negotiations and utility engagement • Experience advising or reporting to executive leadership or boards on site strategy and capital planning Benefits • 20-25% Bonus Company Overview • Certified Great Place To Work® 2025 Founded in 2020, Irving Knight is redefining executive search. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Leeds, Leeds, GBR, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://irvingknight.com.