Data Center Site Acquisition Specialist Graduate

About the Role

ByteDance's infrastructure team is building hyper-scale data centers globally. This role is for a Graduate Site Acquisition Specialist who will learn the end-to-end site acquisition process, working closely with engineering, capacity planning, and operations teams, as well as global teams and leaders. The role offers opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support capacity planning and site acquisition efforts in assigned metros/regions.
• Work with stakeholders to understand capacity needs and site requirements.
• Support data center market analysis and research to inform site acquisition strategy.
• Engage and evaluate qualified suppliers.
• Support the site acquisition/procurement process, including due-diligence tasks and documentation.
• Assist in managing the existing lease portfolio, tracking key terms, deadlines, and renewal opportunities.
• Support cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, Engineering, Compliance) in preparing materials for contract negotiations.
• Prepare deal summaries, lease abstracts, and cost analyses for review.
• Coordinate meeting logistics and documentation across stakeholders to keep deals moving toward execution.

Requirements & Tech Stack

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Completing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or other relevant fields.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills; able to track multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable engaging with cross-functional partners.
• Genuine interest in infrastructure, real estate, or data center markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in real estate, supply chain, procurement, construction, or facility management.
• Exposure to financial analysis or lease/contract concepts through coursework or internships.
• Familiarity with data center, telecom, or infrastructure industries.

Onboarding Note

• Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.