Senior Real Estate Dev Manager (Data Center Site Selection), AWS Data Center Supply Solutions

Amazon - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Senior

Herndon, VA

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About the position

The AWS Real Estate Team is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of large-scale real estate deals for data centers. This role involves strategic and tactical support for the expansion of AWS's Data Center Network in the U.S., working closely with various stakeholders to navigate real estate entitlements and ensure successful development of new data centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal sourcing, engagement, negotiation and execution of real estate deals, including land acquisition and leases
• Work cross-functionally with other internal and external teams, including Legal, Design Engineering, Economic Development, Public Policy, Construction and Capacity Planning, to inform a regional real estate development strategy
• Lead 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, development budget, and track hard and soft project costs
• Lead teams of vendors, consultants, and contractors to support acquisition, entitlements and delivery
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of AWS's internal process and reporting

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale site selection, real estate land acquisitions and lease negotiations
• 5+ years experience performing the full range of land entitlement functions leveraging a combination of internal and external resources
• 5+ years experience in site due diligence, site development, and negotiation of entitlement agreements for large complex projects
• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Real Estate or related fields

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of and experience in the Data Center industry, including data center site selection and general operations
• Master's Degree or higher (including Juris Doctor) in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate or related fields
• 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
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Employee-led affinity groups
• Ongoing learning experiences and events