Strategic Negotiator III, Data Center Land Development and Portfolio Management

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The application window will be open until at least July 5, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from one of the following: Austin, TX, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Thornton, CO, USA . Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $150000 - $218000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits. Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Civil Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. 6 years of experience in leading and negotiating utility infrastructure, supply, and service agreements. 6 years of experience managing land development projects or supporting site planning and development, with a focus on heavy industrial or data center sectors. Experience in project management. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time as required. Preferred qualifications Experience in real estate development, evaluation, acquisition, construction, and site selection for industrial-scale projects. Experience with power transmission and distribution, telecommunications infrastructure, data center technology, industrial‑class electrical and cooling technology, or other related technical areas. Experience in indirect taxes, economic development policy, infrastructure development, agreement drafting, and presentation development, and with data center real estate markets. Understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, owning financial responsibility, and tradeoffs necessary to meet company requirements. Ability to think outside the box and propose commercially and technically creative solutions. Ability to comfortably work in ambiguous, collaborative, and fast‑paced environments. About The Job The AI and Infrastructure (AI2) team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability, and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. All user-facing online services are supported by a global network of data centers. The Infrastructure Construction and Asset Management (ICAM) team, a component of the broader AI2 organization, is responsible for overseeing Google's off‑site infrastructure, inventory land development, and both leased and owned data center assets. This includes construction and delivery of off‑site infrastructure projects, administration and management of leased obligations, land development, and management of inventory properties. As a Strategic Negotiator and Portfolio Manager, you will work with the land acquisition team and other cross‑functional project teams to ensure that owned land assets complete all required pre‑data center construction development activities to meet the requirements of the asset supply plan of record (APOR) for data center capacity delivery. You will serve as the main site lead post‑site acquisition through end‑of‑life for relevant site activities, maintaining and facilitating internal and external relationships necessary for continued development and operational success. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise‑grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting‑edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. Responsibilities Negotiate with providers and AHJs for all utility infrastructure (power, water, wastewater, gas, roads), development, and interconnection agreements. Ensure third‑party and Google‑delivered utility extensions are timely and appropriately contracted, ensuring firm capacity and schedules, cost‑effective payment structures, and protective terms. Drive campus readiness by managing zoning, entitlements, easements, and assisting with environmental permitting. Conduct impact studies to align site preparation with critical construction schedules. Serve as the primary liaison for utility supply strategy, facilitating negotiations between internal teams and providers to secure the resources necessary for planned data center developments. Oversee development activities to meet or exceed delivery timelines set by internal capacity planning teams, ensuring infrastructure is available ahead of operational needs. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google