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Site Selection & Acquisition Manager
Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?
AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow.
Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning…
Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.
A Snapshot
At AirTrunk, we’ve all come together to deliver data centres that meet and grow with the needs of our large cloud, content, and enterprise customers.
As a Site Selection & Acquisition Manager, you will report to the Site Selection Acquisition Director and work closely with the rest of the Technology team, making your mark in a number of ways:
- Join a dynamic team driving AirTrunk’s rapid expansion by identifying and acquiring strategic data centre sites across Japan. This key role focuses on domestic market opportunities - both in established regions and emerging locations.
- Engage directly with landowners, property developers, government agencies, and real estate brokers to source, evaluate, and secure high-potential sites for development.
- Receive mentorship from Japan’s Acquisition Director while collaborating with a wide range of cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to both internal stakeholders and external partners.
Your Day to Day
Business Development, Market Analysis & Opportunity Mapping
- Conduct comprehensive market research and opportunity mapping to identify strategic expansion opportunities across Japan.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, and government agencies to source and evaluate potential sites.
- Collaborate with the Data Strategy team to assess target locations and customer availability zones (AZs).
- Consolidate and analyze inputs to evaluate cost implications, design and construction risks, and project timelines for site selection.
Due Diligence, Feasibility & Internal Approvals
- Coordinate the collection of due diligence materials from external representatives and stakeholders.
- Partner with a multidisciplinary team—including engineers, consultants, and real estate professionals—to conduct thorough due diligence and feasibility assessments.
- Manage the due diligence budget for site selection activities, ensuring cost control and transparency.
- Support internal teams in preparing documentation for investment approvals, including financial models and investment memoranda.
Legal & Documentation
- Together with the Site Selection Acquisition Director, negotiate all key legal documents such as NDAs, engagement letters, lease agreements, and sale and purchase agreements.
- Coordinate with internal and external legal teams to ensure alignment with deal terms and integration of due diligence findings.
- Facilitate and track the execution of contracts and related documentation to ensure timely completion and compliance.
Reporting & Coordination
- Prepare clear and concise presentation materials and regular updates for internal stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and key milestones in the site acquisition process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and maintain momentum across all real estate initiatives.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the real estate sector, with a focus on acquisitions, transaction management, or project/development management.
- Experience in the industrial or data centre sectors is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills are highly regarded.
- Proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N1 level) and at least intermediate English communication skills.
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