Site Selection Strategy & Acquisition, Senior Manager

Requirements

• Minimally 8-10 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 Bahasa Melayu and English.
• The AirTrunk Culture
• Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you're helping scale our region's digital future, we'll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.
• The pace in which we operate means you'll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.
• Now's your chance to Grow@Hyperscale .
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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 As the Site Selection Strategy & Acquisition, Senior Manager you will report to the Site Selection Strategy & Acquisition, Director and work closely with the cross-department teams, 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 Malaysia. This key role covers 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 the Singapore-based Site Selection Strategy & 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 Malaysia. 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 Strategy & 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.

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