Real Estate Development Manager, AWS Data Center Supply Solutions

About the role

Join an dynamic and growing team working at the intersection of real estate and technology to build Amazon's cloud business (data centers). We are seeking an exceptionally bright and self-motivated individual to provide support and analysis to the data center real estate team in Virginia region.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead deal engagement, negotiation and closing of real estate deals
• Support the entitlement process and jurisdictional engagement for respective transactions
• Aid in developing site plans that deliver the best in class product consistent with market conditions while achieving the investment assumptions
• Work cross-functionally to develop project schedule and development budget. Track hard and soft project costs
• Partner with 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 development strategy
• Build and lead teams of vendors, consultants, and contractors to support acquisition, entitlements and delivery
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of AWS's master plan design principles, BOD and best practices for entitlements
• Communicate project entitlement status across many teams and management levels

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

About AWS

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in project management, real estate development, architecture/design
• 5+ years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of data center infrastructure design, operations, or delivery
• Ability to understand and communicate high level electrical, power & cooling, fiber optics, and other technical requirements, particularly related to Internet infrastructure
• Master's Degree or higher (including Juris Doctor) in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate or related fields.