If you like technology, solving problems, working with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, and providing excellent customer service, this is the position for you! The Site Selection Program Manager is a crucial component to ensuring the day-to- day operations of our clients run smoothly and efficiently. An ideal candidate for our team would have construction, technology, or customer service experience, although this is not a requirement. This role requires the ability to work well on a remote team.     

You will love this job if…  

• You are a high performer, self-starter, and love to learn.  
• You take ownership of projects and drive impact. 
• You connect and grow both inside and outside the organization. 
• You like to have fun and be your authentic self.  

What you’ll do…  

• Lead cross-functional teams to evaluate, negotiate, and secure leases and site acquisitions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement data center location strategies, collaborating with teams across energy, utilities, network connectivity, legal, policy, and financial domains.
• Conduct comprehensive market research on targeted regions, metros, and specific locations to identify optimal opportunities.
• Deliver analytical insights and reports on market strategies, assessing risks related to cost, timelines, and overall project delivery.
• Take ownership of initiatives, driving them from concept to completion with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and impactful outcomes. 

You should have... 

• A bachelor's degree in real estate, Engineering, City Planning, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in site selection for large-scale industrial projects, including real estate evaluation, acquisition, development, construction, lease agreements, and a general understanding of utility agreements, sustainable practices, and financial modeling.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in site selection.
• 5+ years of experience in data center, capital project, or infrastructure development.
• Demonstrated success in leading real estate negotiations, including contract formation and execution.
• Experience representing business interests with government entities (state, county, and local), utilities, potential suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
• A track record of managing large-scale real estate development projects, coordinating effectively with internal teams, consultants, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey commercial, market, and contractual details across all organizational levels.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to manage both high-level objectives and hands-on details.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills to drive collaboration and results. 

Preferred Qualifications   

• Advanced degree in a technical field, law, or business administration (MBA)
• Proven experience with data center negotiation strategies and execution
• Demonstrated expertise in data center leasing and related transactions 

Characteristics of an ideal candidate  

• Responsive; Avicado takes great pride in reacting quickly and positively to our clients and teammates, both internal and external 
• Innovative; a desire to drive innovation through new and unique solutions while embracing creative ideas
• Entrepreneurial; the drive to take initiative, deliver results, and create value for our clients
• Empowered; bring solutions instead of problems
• Performance Driven & Accountable; sets goals and challenges our high-performance culture
• Even-tempered; handles pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Coachable; recognizes strengths & weakness and open to guidance  

Why Avicado  

• Competitive compensation 
• Health insurance 
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Remote work
• Philanthropic Matching Gift Program  

And more…  

About Avicado  

Avicado Construction Technology Services, LLP was established in 2015 with a focus on utilizing the latest cloud-based tools and applications to enhance our clients' experience. As a technology consultancy, we empower construction owners to make the most of their systems and data. Our team of experts collaborates with enterprise organizations such as data centers, universities, hospitals, and real estate developers to promote seamless interoperability across their teams and technologies. We are experiencing an exciting phase of expansion and actively searching for new talent to join our team. 

We’re a close-knit team with a high-performance culture, but we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously. 

Our diversity and inclusivity are a point of pride, and we have created a highly interactive remote work environment that encourages mutual respect and individuality while fostering opportunities for employees to excel both personally and professionally. We offer competitive benefits, remote work experiences, flexible work arrangements, various career development opportunities, employee resource groups, and more. 

Avicado's unwavering dedication to creating a remarkable workplace experience has been widely acknowledged by experts in the industry. We are thrilled to have attained the highly coveted "Great Place to Work" certification and to have been included on Inc.'s esteemed Best Workplaces list for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are humbled to have received the AYA Award, which recognizes allies who promote equality and actively foster positive change for women in technology. At Avicado, we take great pride in fostering a culture that is both inclusive and supportive, especially for women in the technology industry. 

These accolades are a testament to our ongoing efforts to foster a culture of inclusion, mutual respect, and professional growth for all members of our team. 

If you are a self-motivated individual who wants to work with Fortune 500 clients in a rapidly growing company, we encourage you to join us! 

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