Strategic Land Development Manager, Data Centers

Google; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 176,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Google’s Data Center Land Development team is seeking a Strategic Negotiator to lead entitlements and utility agreements for large-scale data center projects. You will coordinate across internal teams and external partners to secure cost-effective infrastructure and project timelines.

The role emphasizes pre-construction development, site ownership through asset end-of-life, and collaboration with local jurisdictions, utilities, and engineering teams to drive long-term capacity and efficiency at

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 10 years of experience leading negotiations or business development.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate utility infrastructure and extension agreements with providers and AHJs.
• Coordinate zoning, entitlements, environmental mitigations, and permitting actions.
• Lead liaison with local and national utility providers to secure capacity for planned data center developments.
• Manage development activities to meet infrastructure delivery schedules.

Skills

Negotiation

Business development

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

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

Tools

Financial modeling

Job description

Google’s Data Center Land Development team is seeking a Strategic Negotiator to lead entitlements and utility agreements for large-scale data center projects. You will coordinate across internal teams and external partners to secure cost-effective infrastructure and project timelines.

The role emphasizes pre-construction development, site ownership through asset end-of-life, and collaboration with local jurisdictions, utilities, and engineering teams to drive long-term capacity and efficiency at