Senior Real Estate Development Manager
We are looking for a talented professional to join the AWS Real Estate Team who will operate on both strategic and tactical levels to support the expansion of AWS’s Data Center Network in the U.S.
In this role, you will work directly with land owners, data center developers, PE firms, local jurisdictions, land use attorneys and consultants to identify and secure agreements to facilitate AWS’s expansion. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills that enables them to successfully navigate complex deal negotiations with developers and land owners.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 deal engagement, negotiation and closing of real estate sites; this includes build to suit negotiations and land acquisition.
- Cultivate developer relationships
- Assist in developing site plans that deliver the best in class product consistent with market conditions while achieving the investment assumptions
- Partner with developers and 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 strategy
- Build and lead teams of vendors and consultants to evaluate site feasibility
- Some travel required
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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.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Legal, Business or related fields.
- 6+ years of Real Estate transaction experience in negotiations (land acquisition, 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. - Master's Degree or higher (including Juris Doctor) in Engineering, Business, Real Estate or related fields.
- Understanding of and experience in the Data Center industry, including data center siting and general operations.
- Ability to understand and communicate high level electrical, power & cooling, fiber optics, and other technical requirements, particularly related to Internet infrastructure
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
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