Strategic Land Development Manager, Data Centers

Google LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 20 days per year

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Land Development and Portfolio Manager to lead pre-construction development on owned sites, manage land-use entitlements, provider agreements, and coordination of off-site infrastructure.

You will be the primary site lead from post-acquisition through asset end-of-life, building strong relationships with local jurisdictions, utility partners, and engineering teams to drive long-term operational success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, or related field.
• 6 years of experience leading negotiations on land entitlements and infrastructure agreements on projects using a combination of internal and external resources.
• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience in agreement drafting, redlining, and delivering presentations.
• Expertise in project economics, risk management, financial modeling, budgeting, indirect taxes, and economic development policy.
• Track record of collaborating with utility providers and local governments to secure power allocations, with understanding of power transmission and data center technology.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate utility infrastructure and extension agreements with providers and AHJs.
• Support civil, utility, and building construction programs by ensuring campuses are development ready and aligned with schedules.
• Serve as the lead liaison with local and national utility providers for supply strategy.
• Manage all development activities to meet infrastructure delivery schedules.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor relationships

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Risk management

Project economics

Education

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

Master's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, or related field

Job description

Google LLC is seeking a Land Development and Portfolio Manager to lead pre-construction development on owned sites, manage land-use entitlements, provider agreements, and coordination of off-site infrastructure.

You will be the primary site lead from post-acquisition through asset end-of-life, building strong relationships with local jurisdictions, utility partners, and engineering teams to drive long-term operational success.