[Hiring] Site Selection Specialist @NTT Global Data Centers

Role Description

The Site Selection Specialist supports the site selection and due diligence process for greenfield, brownfield, retrofit or expansion of existing facilities. The focus is to assist in the preliminary vetting of sites through the master planning and development stage.

• Coordinate due diligence activities, gather and analyze data, and support documentation related to project approvals, utilities, zoning, and other site-related requirements.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information and contribute to the preparation and review of Letters of Intent, purchase agreements, and related real estate documentation with proper oversight.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Foundational experience in real estate, land development, or infrastructure-related projects.
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential for satisfactory performance.

Requirements

• Support NTT GDC’s data center expansion strategy by assisting with site identification and evaluation efforts in coordination with the Real Estate and Pre-Construction teams.
• Gather and organize due diligence information, including economic incentives, utilities (power, water, sewer), network connectivity, zoning, and permitting requirements.
• Research and track long-lead items and proactively maintain timelines and provide status updates.
• Support feasibility assessments and help coordinate communications with property owners, economic development agencies, utility providers, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Assist in preparing and reviewing documentation related to Letters of Intent, Purchase and Sale Agreements, utility contracts, and other site-specific agreements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders including product, design, construction, legal, finance, and direct contract consultants (such as Civil Engineer).
• Maintain, update, and enhance internal real estate databases, trackers, and reporting tools.
• Monitor and track external data center real estate activity in assigned markets.
• Review real estate contracts to help ensure alignment with NTT GDC Americas objectives and risk considerations.
• Support community and AHJ relationship documentation and coordination activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location.
• Base salary for this position is $116,000-139,000.
• Eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.
• Paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending account and 401k retirement plan.

Company Description

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.

NTT Global Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment.