Senior Real Estate Development Manager
Senior Real Estate Development Manager
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05-05-2025
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Job Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive evolving and growing business unit within which provides cloud services. Since early 2006 AWS has provided a highly reliable scalable lowcost infrastructure platform that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. We are looking for a talented professional to join the AWS Real Estate Team who will operate on both strategic and tactical levels to support the expansion of AWSs Data Center Network in the U.S.
In this role you will work directly with land owners data center developers PE firms local jurisdictions land use attorneys and consultants to identify and secure agreements to facilitate AWSs expansion. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills that enables them to successfully navigate complex deal negotiations with developers and land owners. You will collaborate with and manage multidisciplinary 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 deal engagement negotiation and closing of real estate sites; this includes build to suit negotiations and land acquisition.
Lead technical discussions with developers and Utilities
Cultivate developer relationships
Assist in developing site plans that deliver the best in class product consistent with market conditions while achieving the investment assumptions
Partner with developers and the local jurisdiction and participate in any local meetings and hearings relating to these projects
Work crossfunctionally with other internal and external teams including Design Engineering Legal Economic Development Public Policy Construction and Capacity Planning to inform a regional real estate strategy
Build and lead teams of vendors and consultants to evaluate site feasibility
Some travel required
A day in the life
**Why AWS**
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
*Work/Life Balance*
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering Legal Business or related fields.
6 years of Real Estate transaction experience in negotiations (land acquisition build to suit lease) or related technical development.
Strong negotiation skills
6 years experience in site due diligence site development and negotiation of entitlement agreements for large complex projects.
Masters Degree or higher (including Juris Doctor) in Engineering Business Real Estate or related fields.
Understanding of and experience in the Data Center industry including data center siting and general operations.
Ability to understand and communicate high level electrical power & cooling fiber optics and other technical requirements particularly related to Internet infrastructure
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
In this role you will work directly with land owners data center developers PE firms local jurisdictions land use attorneys and consultants to identify and secure agreements to facilitate AWSs expansion. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills that enables them to successfully navigate complex deal negotiations with developers and land owners. You will collaborate with and manage multidisciplinary 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 deal engagement negotiation and closing of real estate sites; this includes build to suit negotiations and land acquisition.
Lead technical discussions with developers and Utilities
Cultivate developer relationships
Assist in developing site plans that deliver the best in class product consistent with market conditions while achieving the investment assumptions
Partner with developers and the local jurisdiction and participate in any local meetings and hearings relating to these projects
Work crossfunctionally with other internal and external teams including Design Engineering Legal Economic Development Public Policy Construction and Capacity Planning to inform a regional real estate strategy
Build and lead teams of vendors and consultants to evaluate site feasibility
Some travel required
A day in the life
**Why AWS**
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
*Work/Life Balance*
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering Legal Business or related fields.
6 years of Real Estate transaction experience in negotiations (land acquisition build to suit lease) or related technical development.
Strong negotiation skills
6 years experience in site due diligence site development and negotiation of entitlement agreements for large complex projects.
Masters Degree or higher (including Juris Doctor) in Engineering Business Real Estate or related fields.
Understanding of and experience in the Data Center industry including data center siting and general operations.
Ability to understand and communicate high level electrical power & cooling fiber optics and other technical requirements particularly related to Internet infrastructure
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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