AECOM

Site Strategy Manager, Data Center Sites - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM • $100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Salt Lake City, UT
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field plus 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects is essential.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer, Architect, or Land Planner preferred.
  • Advanced degree in relevant fields is advantageous.
  • 12+ years of experience in land development, infrastructure, or project management preferred.
  • Proficiency in data center operations and site development processes is crucial.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop cross-functional teams, including engineers and planners.
  • Build relationships with clients, communities, and regulatory bodies.
  • Evaluate land opportunities for data center growth.
  • Accountable for project results, including budget and schedule adherence.
  • Drive due diligence processes for zoning, permitting, and infrastructure.
  • Identify and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Cultivate a culture of accountability and open communication. 
  • Train teams on machine-learning project management platforms.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work schedule with options to work from various US locations.
  • Encouraged office attendance if a local AECOM office is available.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, next-generation digital infrastructure projects. 
  • Collaboration with a high-performance team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Focus on innovation and accountability in project delivery.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager for Data Center Site Strategy and Portfolio Development with a passion for driving results to join our high-performance data center team. In this role, the program manager will plan, direct, and execute multiple moderate-to-large scale projects and programs to support the utility and land development for next-generation digital infrastructure. This role has a strong focus on site development planning for data centers.

This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office.

While this position is eligible for remote work, office attendance is encouraged if an AECOM office is proximal. Periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business-critical activities. Travel is expected to be occasional and scheduled in advance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, planners, and consultants; including recruitment and "care and feeding" of direct reports.
  • Build trust with the client, local communities and regulatory and economic development entities.
  • Support identification and evaluation of land opportunities aligned with long-term data center growth.
  • Accountable for the overall results of a project or groups of projects, including goal setting, team leadership and adherence to internal and external budgets and schedules.
  • Performs various management, leadership and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group or department.
  • Drive to completion due diligence, zoning, permitting, entitlement, and offsite infrastructure processes.
  • Proactively identify and deliver risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
  • Reinforce a culture of accountability, innovation, and open communication.
  • Train and deploy machine-learning based program and project management and delivery platforms (AECOM's AI4Eng).


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field plus 8 years of experience in land development, infrastructure, or project management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Demonstrated experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Licensed Professional Engineer, Architect, or Land Planner
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning
  • 12 or more years of experience in general land development, infrastructure, or project management.
  • Proficient with data center operations and site development and construction processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to support large-scale initiatives and cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency conducting feasibility studies and evaluating potential sites for development.
  • Knowledge of environmental assessments, zoning regulations, land use planning, and utility infrastructure portfolios.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Desired Attributes:
  • Proficiency with digital geospatial, project and program management, and machine learning platforms.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication for stakeholder presentations and reporting.
  • Experience in managing client relationships and understanding their business needs.
  • Skilled communicator with emotional intelligence and adaptability.
  • Growth-oriented mindset
  • Proven ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
  • Ability to manage complex logistics and team dynamics.
  • Collaborative mindset with a bias for action and problem-solving


Additional Information
  • Relocation is not available for this role
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role


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About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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