In this role, you will work directly with land owners/investors, data center developers, local jurisdictions, land use
attorneys and consultants to identify and successfully navigate the required real estate entitlements to acquire
and develop new data center sites. 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 and
manage 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
Lead land development efforts on new projects.
• Cultivate local government relationships and lead the entitlement process.
• Partner with developers and the local jurisdiction and participate in any local meetings and hearings
relating to these projects.
• Build and lead teams of vendors and consultants to evaluate site feasibility.
• Form strategy for required infrastructure improvements. Contract and manage internal and external
design and development partners for their delivery.
• Lead multiple complex contract negotiations simultaneously.
• Assist in developing site plans that deliver the best in class product consistent with market conditions.
• Work cross-functionally with other internal and external teams, including Design Engineering, Legal,
Economic Development, Risk & Resiliency, Public Policy, Construction and Capacity Planning, to inform a
regional real estate strategy.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of AWS's master plan design principles, BOD and best
practices for entitlements.
• Travel required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field
- 6+ years of Real Estate development experience (land acquisition, due diligence, design, development, build to suit, lease)
- Strong negotiation skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree or higher (including Juris Doctor) in Engineering, Business, Real Estate or related fields.
- Experience in data center site selection, design and construction
- 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
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, TX, Austin - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually