Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Principal Real Estate Development Manager, Data Center Supply Solutions
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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. This individual will play a critical role in securing strategic sites that meet the technical, environmental, and financial needs of AWS while aligning with our long‑term growth goals.
Application deadline: Jan 12 2026
Key Job Responsibilities Site Selection & Acquisition
Identify, evaluate, and secure sites that meet AWS’s data center needs, considering key factors such as geographical 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‑suit 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 off‑site 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.
About AWS AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
We are focused on building an inclusive culture that values curiosity, connection, and collaboration. Our employee‑led affinity groups promote inclusion, and our workplace empowers teams to take pride in what makes us unique.
Basic Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
Job ID: A3115992
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Application deadline: Jan 12 2026
Key Job Responsibilities Site Selection & Acquisition
Identify, evaluate, and secure sites that meet AWS’s data center needs, considering key factors such as geographical 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‑suit 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 off‑site 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.
About AWS AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
We are focused on building an inclusive culture that values curiosity, connection, and collaboration. Our employee‑led affinity groups promote inclusion, and our workplace empowers teams to take pride in what makes us unique.
Basic Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
Job ID: A3115992
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