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

Join an amazing team working at the intersection of real estate and technology to build Amazons cloud business (data centers). We are seeking an exceptionally bright self-motivated individual to source negotiate and execute large-scale deals on the data center real estate team.

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 low-cost 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 successfully navigate the required real estate entitlements to acquire and develop new data centers. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a technical background that enables them to successfully guide and communicate AWSs 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 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 AWSs internal process and reporting
- Some travel required

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AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
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- 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.
- Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning Architecture Civil Engineering Real Estate or related fields.

- Understanding of and experience in the Data Center industry including data center site selection and general operations
- Masters 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

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.