Principal Consultant — AI Data Center Strategy

About the role

The Principal Consultant leads CloudData.Center's AI Data Center Strategy engagements — feasibility studies, site selection, capacity planning, and investment roadmaps for AI labs, cloud providers, colocation operators, and enterprise clients. You set the direction before a single cable is pulled.

What you will do

• chevron_rightLead feasibility studies and go/no-go decision packages for AI data center projects
• chevron_rightConduct site selection analysis: land, power, fiber, water, regulatory, and sustainability factors
• chevron_rightDevelop power and capacity roadmaps for GPU-dense AI workloads (30kW+ rack densities)
• chevron_rightAuthor investment business cases and infrastructure cost models
• chevron_rightDeliver executive briefings and board-level strategy presentations
• chevron_rightCoordinate with power utilities, carriers, and municipal authorities during site assessment
• chevron_rightDevelop sustainability and carbon footprint planning frameworks
• chevron_rightSupport the sales cycle as a technical subject matter expert on strategy engagements

What we need

• chevron_right10+ years in data center strategy, real estate advisory, or infrastructure consulting
• chevron_rightDeep understanding of site selection criteria: power availability, fiber access, water, permitting
• chevron_rightExperience developing business cases and financial models for capital-intensive infrastructure
• chevron_rightFamiliarity with GPU infrastructure requirements for AI training and inference workloads
• chevron_rightStrong executive communication and presentation skills

Nice to have

• check_circleExperience in hyperscale site selection or campus development
• check_circleUptime Institute ATD credential or equivalent
• check_circleMiddle East or India data center market familiarity