Join an dynamic and growing team working at the intersection of real estate and technology to build Amazon's cloud business (data centers). We are seeking an exceptionally bright and self-motivated individual to provide support and analysis to the data center real estate team in Virginia region.

In this role, you will support the team working directly with land owners, data center developers, PE firms, local jurisdictions, land use attorneys and consultants to identify and successfully navigate the required real estate entitlements to acquire and develop new data center opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a technical background that enables them to successfully guide and communicate AWS's vision for development.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary internal and external stakeholders to produce outcomes that support sustainable growth and are sensitive to the communities in which we expand.

Key job responsibilities

Key job responsibilities

Lead deal engagement, negotiation and closing of real estate deals

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.

Communicating project entitlement status across many teams and management levels

Some travel required

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.

You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in project management, real estate development, architecture/design

- 5+ years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience

- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of data center infrastructure design, operations, or delivery

- Ability to understand and communicate high level electrical, power & cooling, fiber optics, and other technical requirements, particularly related to Internet infrastructure

- Master's Degree or higher (including Juris Doctor) in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate or related fields.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Herndon - 92,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually