Data Center Site Strategy Program Manager (Remote)

AECOM; Arlington (VA); 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 plan, direct and execute multiple moderate-to-large scale projects supporting land development for digital infrastructure. The role focuses on site development planning for data centers with remote-eligible work options and occasional travel.

Ideal candidate will manage cross-functional teams, drive due diligence, and coordinate with clients and regulators to ensure successful project delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Real Estate/Urban Planning with 8 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with colocations and hyperscale data center projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, Architect, or Land Planner preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in land development, infrastructure, or project management.
• Proficient with data center operations and site development and construction processes.

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 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 platforms (AECOM’s AI4Eng).

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Feasibility studies

Zoning regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager for Data Center Site Strategy and Portfolio Development to plan, direct and execute multiple moderate-to-large scale projects supporting land development for digital infrastructure. The role focuses on site development planning for data centers with remote-eligible work options and occasional travel.

Ideal candidate will manage cross-functional teams, drive due diligence, and coordinate with clients and regulators to ensure successful project delivery and