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

Program Manager, Data Center Site Strategy and Portfolio Development - AECOM

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, dedicated to delivering a better world. We partner with clients to solve complex global challenges and build lasting legacies. With over 50,000 professionals worldwide, we are at the forefront of accelerating infrastructure investment and creating positive, tangible impacts globally. Join our global team and contribute to projects that transform communities and shape the future.

About the Role

AECOM is seeking a passionate Program Manager to join our high-performance data center team. This role focuses on planning, directing, and executing multiple moderate-to-large scale projects supporting the utility and land development for next-generation digital infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on data center site development planning. This is a client-facing role with opportunities for career advancement.

Work Environment & Flexibility

This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from various US locations where AECOM has an office. While remote work is supported, office attendance is encouraged if an AECOM office is nearby. Periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration, or other business-critical activities; travel is expected to be occasional and scheduled in advance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, planners, and consultants, and manage direct reports.
• Build trust with clients, local communities, and regulatory and economic development entities.
• Support the identification and evaluation of land opportunities aligned with long-term data center growth.
• Be accountable for overall project results, including goal setting, team leadership, and adherence to budgets and schedules.
• Perform management, leadership, and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group or department.
• Drive due diligence, zoning, permitting, entitlement, and offsite infrastructure processes to completion.
• 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 AI4Eng).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer, Architect, or Land Planner.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, or Urban Planning.
• 12+ years of experience in general land development, infrastructure, or project management.
• Proficiency with data center operations, site development, and construction processes.
• Demonstrated ability to support large-scale initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in 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.

Desired Attributes

• Proficiency with digital geospatial, project and program management, and machine learning platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this role.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
• AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including 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.