Senior Data Center Real Estate Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a real estate professional to lead site selection and land acquisitions for AWS data center expansion across the U.S. This role collaborates with landowners, developers, legal and policy teams to secure agreements that support sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in site selection and land entitlements, a relevant degree, and strong negotiation skills. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ 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.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Real Estate or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal engagement, negotiation and closing of real estate sites; this includes build to suit negotiations and land acquisition.
• 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 cross-functionally 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

Skills

Site selection

Real estate land acquisitions

Lease negotiations

Urban planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a real estate professional to lead site selection and land acquisitions for AWS data center expansion across the U.S. This role collaborates with landowners, developers, legal and policy teams to secure agreements that support sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in site selection and land entitlements, a relevant degree, and strong negotiation skills. Travel is required.