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

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

Plan, direct, and execute multiple moderate-to-large data center site strategy and portfolio development initiatives. Lead cross-functional teams to support land and utility development for next-generation digital infrastructure, driving due diligence through zoning, permitting, entitlement, and offsite infrastructure processes. Build trusted relationships with clients, communities, and regulatory/economic development stakeholders, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver risk mitigation and contingency plans while advancing program/project delivery using AI4Eng.

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

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Job Summary

Plan, direct, and execute multiple moderate-to-large data center site strategy and portfolio development initiatives. Lead cross-functional teams to support land and utility development for next-generation digital infrastructure, driving due diligence through zoning, permitting, entitlement, and offsite infrastructure processes. Build trusted relationships with clients, communities, and regulatory/economic development stakeholders, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver risk mitigation and contingency plans while advancing program/project delivery using AI4Eng.
Location: Columbus
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, planners, and consultants, and manage direct reports.
  • •Accountable for overall project results, including goal setting, team leadership, and adherence to budgets and schedules.
  • •Drive due diligence and delivery for zoning, permitting, entitlement, and offsite infrastructure processes.
  • •Identify, deliver, and reinforce risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
  • •Build trust with clients, local communities, and regulatory and economic development entities; support land opportunity evaluation aligned to long-term growth.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 220,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveLife InsuranceDisabilityRetirement SavingsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •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 equivalent education/experience).
  • •Demonstrated experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects.
  • •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.
Experience:8+ yearsData centersInfrastructureLand developmentProject managementHyperscale colocation
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field
Skills:LeadershipClient relationship managementRisk mitigationIndependent workCommunication
Licenses:Licensed Professional EngineerLicensed ArchitectLand Planner
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Machine learningDigital geospatialProject and program management platformsAECOM’s 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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