Data Center Real Estate & Development Lead

Amazon Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a seasoned real estate professional to support the expansion of its data center network in the U.S. You will identify sites, negotiate transactions, and navigate entitlements with developers, PE firms, and local jurisdictions.

Collaboration with design, legal, finance, and policy teams will be essential to deliver feasible, compliant projects. The role requires handling multiple complex transactions, building project budgets, and guiding stakeholders through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience negotiating and closing real estate transactions, such as land acquisitions, purchase and sale agreements, or leases.
• 3+ years of experience in real estate development, site selection, or site due diligence for large, complex projects.
• Experience managing multiple transactions at once with internal and external partners, such as legal, finance, brokers, and landlords or sellers.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with internal and external teams to drive site selection and inform a regional real estate strategy.
• Lead deal engagement, negotiation and closing of real estate sites.
• Negotiate Build to Suit leases, land leases, purchase and sale agreements, easement agreements and other contracts.
• Evaluate project feasibility.
• Develop project schedule and development budget, and track costs.
• Partner with local jurisdictions and participate in meetings/hearings related to these projects.
• Build and lead teams of vendors, consultants, and contractors for acquisition, entitlements and delivery.
• Travel required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a seasoned real estate professional to support the expansion of its data center network in the U.S. You will identify sites, negotiate transactions, and navigate entitlements with developers, PE firms, and local jurisdictions.

Collaboration with design, legal, finance, and policy teams will be essential to deliver feasible, compliant projects. The role requires handling multiple complex transactions, building project budgets, and guiding stakeholders through