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

AECOM
Phoenix
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 150,000 - 220,000 annuallyFunction: Strategy & Corporate DevelopmentExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Client relationship management","Risk mitigation","Communication","Accountability"]

Lead program and project planning for next-generation data center site strategy and portfolio development, directing multiple moderate-to-large initiatives tied to utility and land development. Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning engineers, planners, and consultants while managing schedules, budgets, and project outcomes. Drive due diligence across zoning, permitting, entitlement, and offsite infrastructure, and develop risk mitigation plans. Engage clients and stakeholders through feasibility and opportunity evaluation.

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

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Job Summary

Lead program and project planning for next-generation data center site strategy and portfolio development, directing multiple moderate-to-large initiatives tied to utility and land development. Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning engineers, planners, and consultants while managing schedules, budgets, and project outcomes. Drive due diligence across zoning, permitting, entitlement, and offsite infrastructure, and develop risk mitigation plans. Engage clients and stakeholders through feasibility and opportunity evaluation.
Location: Phoenix
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and lead cross-functional teams (engineers, planners, consultants), including recruitment and managing direct reports.
  • •Plan, direct, and execute multiple moderate-to-large projects and programs to support utility and land development for digital infrastructure.
  • •Drive due diligence through zoning, permitting, entitlement, and offsite infrastructure processes.
  • •Account for overall project results, including goal setting, budget/schedule adherence, and team leadership.
  • •Identify and deliver risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans while reinforcing accountability and open communication culture.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 220,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field plus 8 years’ experience in land development, infrastructure, or project management (or equivalent education/experience).
  • •Demonstrated experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects.
  • •Proficiency conducting feasibility studies and evaluating potential sites for development.
  • •Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • •Knowledge of environmental assessments, zoning regulations, land use planning, and utility infrastructure portfolios.
Experience:8+ yearsConstructionInfrastructureData centers
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning (or related field)
Skills:LeadershipClient relationship managementRisk mitigationCommunicationAccountability
Certifications:Licensed Professional EngineerLicensed ArchitectLicensed Land Planner
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Machine-learningDigital geospatialProject and program management platformsAECOM AI4Eng

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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