Real Estate Development (Site Selection Data Centers), AWS Data Center Supply Solutions

Amazon - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

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About the position

The Real Estate Development role at AWS focuses on site selection for data centers, requiring a blend of strategic thinking and technical expertise. The position involves supporting the expansion of AWS's Data Center Network in the Americas by engaging with various stakeholders to identify, acquire, and develop new data center opportunities. The ideal candidate will lead negotiations, manage entitlement processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal engagement, negotiation, and closing of real estate transactions.
• Support the entitlement process and jurisdictional engagement for respective transactions.
• Assist in developing site plans that deliver the best in class product consistent with market conditions while achieving the investment assumptions.
• Work cross-functionally to develop project schedule and development budget.
• Track hard and soft project costs.
• Partner with the local jurisdiction and participate in any local meetings and hearings relating to these projects.
• Work cross-functionally with other internal and external teams, including Design Engineering, Legal, Economic Development, Public Policy, Construction, and Capacity Planning, to inform a regional real estate development strategy.
• Build and lead teams of vendors, consultants, and contractors to support acquisition, entitlements, and delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of AWS's master plan design principles, BOD, and best practices for entitlements.
• Communicate project entitlement status across many teams and management levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Architecture, or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in real estate development, law, engineering, or master planning in a technical industry.
• 3+ years' experience performing the full range of land entitlement functions leveraging a combination of internal and external resources.
• 3+ years' experience in site due diligence, site development, and negotiation of entitlement agreements for large complex projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree or higher (including Juris Doctor) in Real Estate, Engineering, Business, Architecture, or related fields.
• Understanding of and experience in the Data Center industry, including data center siting and general operations.
• Experience in public-private partnerships.
• Ability to understand and communicate high-level electrical, power & cooling, fiber optics, and other technical requirements, particularly related to Internet infrastructure.

Benefits

• Flexible work culture promoting work-life balance.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives and employee-led affinity groups.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities.