Principal Real Estate Development Manager, Data Center Supply Solutions

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Real Estate Principal to lead the strategy, identification, acquisition, and development of properties for data centers that will power AWS’s expanding global cloud infrastructure. The role will secure strategic sites that meet AWS’s technical, environmental, and financial needs while aligning with long‑term growth goals.

Final date to receive applications: Jan 12, 2026

The Real Estate Principal will work closely with engineering, construction, legal, and finance teams to deliver land for data center projects. This unique opportunity allows you to shape AWS’s future by identifying high‑value locations that meet rigorous power, latency, and capacity requirements.

• Site Selection & Acquisition
  • Identify, evaluate, and secure sites that meet AWS’s data center needs, considering geographic latency, access to power and water, and zoning regulations.
  • Lead the due diligence process, evaluating environmental conditions, ownership structures, and regulatory hurdles.
  • Collaborate with local governments, landowners, brokers, and developers to source strategic locations and assess potential risks.
• Real Estate Negotiations & Transactions
  • Develop and execute complex real estate deals, including purchases, leases, build‑to‑suite agreements, and colocation contracts.
  • Negotiate favorable terms with developers, landlords, and municipalities to meet AWS’s operational and financial goals.
  • Manage deal flow across multiple regions, ensuring timely execution while balancing risk and scalability.
• Development Oversight
  • Oversee entitlement, zoning, and permitting processes to ensure smooth site delivery.
  • Coordinate with engineering, design, and construction teams to align project requirements with site characteristics.
  • Ensure pre‑construction work, such as grading, fencing, and offsite improvements, is completed to support timely development.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner with internal teams across legal, finance, construction, and operations to align real estate strategies with AWS’s long‑term growth objectives.
  • Build and maintain relationships with local municipalities, utility providers, and economic development agencies to support project success.
  • Provide regular updates to senior leadership on site acquisition progress, risks, and market trends.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. The Real Estate Principal will join a diverse team of engineers, planners, and specialists dedicated to scaling AWS’s data center footprint worldwide.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of real‑estate development experience.
• 5+ years of data center real‑estate experience.

• Knowledge of data center infrastructure design, operations, or delivery.
• Experience structuring and negotiating complex agreements and leading cross‑functional groups to orchestrate and successfully complete deals.
• Knowledge of both mechanical and electrical equipment or design related to data center electrical and mechanical topology.
• Master’s Degree or higher (including Juris Doctor) in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of alternative real‑estate transaction approaches, structures, and best practices, related development processes, and commercial/industrial site selection.

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