Site Strategy Manager, Data Center Sites - Remote (U.S.)

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager for Data Center Site Strategy and Portfolio Development. This role supports the utility and land development for next-generation digital infrastructure, focusing on site development planning for data centers.

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 internal and external budgets and schedules.
• Perform 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 and delivery platforms (AECOM’s AI4Eng).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field plus 8 years of experience in land development, infrastructure, or project management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Demonstrated experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, Architect, or Land Planner.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning.
• 12 or more years of experience in general land development, infrastructure, or project management.
• Proficient with data center operations and site development and construction processes.
• Demonstrated ability to support large-scale initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Proficient conducting feasibility studies and evaluating potential sites for development.
• Knowledge of environmental assessments, zoning regulations, land use planning, and utility infrastructure portfolios.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desired Attributes

• Proficiency with digital geospatial, project and program management, and machine learning platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for stakeholder presentations and reporting.
• Experience in managing client relationships and understanding their business needs.
• Skilled communicator with emotional intelligence and adaptability.
• Growth-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage complex logistics and team dynamics.
• Collaborative mindset with a bias for action and problem-solving.

About AECOM

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

Additional Information

Relocation is not available for this role. Sponsorship is not available for this role.