Job Description
Join Amazon Web Services (AWS) and help shape the global infrastructure that powers cloud computing across 190+ countries.
📍 Location: Umatilla, Oregon, USA
💰 Salary Range: $92,400 – $160,000 per year (+ sign-on bonus, RSUs, full benefits)
✈️ Travel: ~25%
🏢 Role Overview
AWS is looking for a Real Estate Development Manager to lead strategic expansion of its data center portfolio. This role combines real estate development, finance, technical infrastructure, and contract negotiation expertise to deliver large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects from concept to construction.
You’ll play a key role in deciding:
• Where AWS builds new data centers
• How infrastructure deals are negotiated
• How projects move from land acquisition to operational facilities
🔑 Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end real estate development transactions (site selection → construction readiness)
• Perform financial analysis and business case modeling
• Negotiate complex contracts and business agreements
• Manage zoning, entitlements, and site development approvals
• Collaborate with engineering, energy, legal, tax, and construction teams
• Present strategic plans and deal summaries to senior leadership
• Deliver infrastructure projects including power, utilities, and buildings
• Manage multiple high-value negotiations simultaneously
🎓 Basic Qualifications
✅ 5+ years professional experience
✅ Experience influencing organizational leadership decisions
✅ Program or cross-functional project management experience
✅ 5+ years negotiating and executing business agreements
✅ Bachelor’s degree
⭐ Preferred:
• Experience negotiating complex legal agreements
• Ability to interpret engineering/technical data for business decisions
🌟 Team Culture & Benefits
✔ Strong work-life balance focus
✔ Mentorship and career development support
✔ Flexible working style
✔ Comprehensive health and financial benefits
✔ Parental leave and wellness programs
🚀 Career Path Opportunities
This role can grow into:
• Director – Data Center Real Estate
• Infrastructure Development Lead
• Regional Expansion Manager
• Global Supply Strategy Leader
If you want help with:
✔ Resume for AWS / Real Estate / Infrastructure roles
✔ Interview preparation
✔ Transitioning from construction or engineering into data center careers