Sr. Manager / Manager, Site Acquisition
Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Purpose
The Site Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, securing, and transacting land or existing properties suitable for data center development. This role leads the end-to-end acquisition process-from sourcing and initial site screening through negotiations, due diligence coordination, and contract execution-working closely with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to deliver development-ready sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and qualify potential sites for data center development through brokers/agents, direct landowner outreach, industrial parks, and other channels.
- Conduct initial site screening against core requirements (land size, zoning/land use, access, expansion potential, and development constraints).
- Lead commercial negotiations with landowners/landlords and their representatives, including pricing, terms, exclusivity, deposits, and key conditions.
- Manage the transaction process end-to-end: LOI/term sheet, due diligence workstreams, contract negotiation support, and closing.
- Coordinate due diligence with internal and external parties (legal, technical consultants, surveyors, environmental, title/ownership checks as applicable).
- Prepare internal decision materials (site summary, risks, assumptions, commercial terms, recommendations) for management approvals.
- Maintain a structured acquisition pipeline and provide regular updates on progress, risks, and required actions.
- Build and manage relationships with landowners, brokers, local advisors, and relevant stakeholders to strengthen deal access and execution speed.
- Ensure proper documentation, governance compliance, and clean handover of acquired sites to development/delivery teams.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in land acquisition, industrial real estate, site selection, or related transaction roles; data center experience is a plus.
- Proven capability to negotiate commercial terms with landowners/landlords and complete transactions successfully.
- Strong understanding of real estate transaction processes, including term sheets/LOIs, diligence coordination, and closing mechanics.
- Ability to manage multiple deals in parallel with strong ownership, attention to detail, and timeline discipline.
- Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with legal, finance, development, and technical teams.
- High integrity, good judgment, and comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
- Willingness to travel as needed for site visits and negotiations.
Education & Academic Background
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with industrial land transactions for infrastructure-heavy developments (e.g., data centers, logistics, industrial parks).
- Familiarity with basic site feasibility factors relevant to data centers (utilities access, permitting considerations, constraints).
- Established broker/landowner network in target markets.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit an application with an updated CV detailing your relevant experience to this job ad.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Recruitment Consultant: Ken Tan
EA Registration No: R22111317
EA License No: 16S8194
