Data Center Site Strategy Lead (Hybrid)

AECOM; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager for Data Center Site Strategy and Portfolio Development to drive planning, directing and executing multiple projects in support of utility and land development for next‑generation digital infrastructure.

This role focuses on site development planning for data centers, with remote work flexibility and periodic travel. office attendance encouraged when near an AECOM office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning
• 12+ years of experience in general land development, infrastructure, or project management.

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).

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning

12+ years of experience in general land development, infrastructure, or project management

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager for Data Center Site Strategy and Portfolio Development to drive planning, directing and executing multiple projects in support of utility and land development for next‑generation digital infrastructure.

This role focuses on site development planning for data centers, with remote work flexibility and periodic travel. office attendance encouraged when near an AECOM office.