Senior Real Estate Development Manager, Land Development, DCC Communities

In this role, you will work directly with land owners/investors, data center developers, local jurisdictions, land use attorneys and consultants to identify and successfully navigate the required real estate entitlements to acquire and develop new data center sites. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a technical background that enables them to successfully guide and communicate AWS’s vision for development. You will collaborate with and manage multi-disciplinary internal and external stakeholders to produce outcomes that support sustainable growth and are sensitive to the communities in which we expand. Key job responsibilities Lead land development efforts on new projects. Cultivate local government relationships and lead the entitlement process. Partner with developers and the local jurisdiction and participate in any local meetings and hearings relating to these projects. Build and lead teams of vendors and consultants to evaluate site feasibility. Form strategy for required infrastructure improvements. Contract and manage internal and external design and development partners for their delivery. Lead multiple complex contract negotiations simultaneously. Assist in developing site plans that deliver the best in class product consistent with market conditions. Work cross-functionally with other internal and external teams, including Design Engineering, Legal, Economic Development, Risk & Resiliency, Public Policy, Construction and Capacity Planning, to inform a regional real estate strategy. Contribute to the continuous improvement of AWS's master plan design principles, BOD and best practices for entitlements. Travel required. A day in the life Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects across the nation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration or a related field 6+ years of Real Estate development experience in negotiations (land acquisition, development, build to suit, lease) Strong negotiation skills 6+ years’ experience in site due diligence, site development, and negotiation of entitlement agreements for large complex projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree or higher (including Juris Doctor) in Engineering, Business, Real Estate or related fields. Experience in data center site selection, design and construction Experience in public private partnerships. Ability to understand and communicate high level electrical, power & cooling, fiber optics, and other technical requirements, particularly related to Internet infrastructure. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amazon Data Services, Inc.