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

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: B&P
  - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US
  - Arlington, VA - 3101 Wilson Blv
• Compensation: USD 150000 - USD 220000 - yearly

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager for Data Center Site Strategy and Portfolio Development with a passion for driving results to join our high-performance data center team. In this role, the program manager will plan, direct, and execute multiple moderate-to-large-scale projects and programs to support the utility and land development for next-generation digital infrastructure. This role has a strong focus on site development planning for data centers.

This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office.

The role is a hands-on, client-facing position offering opportunities for upward career mobility.

• 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 AI4
  
  Eng).

• 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.

• 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.
• Proficiency 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

• 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

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

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.