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

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager for Data Center Site Strategy and Portfolio Development with a passion for driving results to join our high-performance data center team. In this role, the program manager will plan, direct, and execute multiple moderate-to-large scale projects and programs to support the utility and land development for next-generation digital infrastructure. This role has a strong focus on site development planning for data centers.

This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office.

While this position is eligible for remote work, office attendance is encouraged if an AECOM office is proximal. Periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business-critical activities. Travel is expected to be occasional and scheduled in advance.

AECOM is a leader in the global data center consulting industry with robust teams in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with our teams around the world on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects for global clients. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with an opportunity for upward career mobility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, planners, and consultants; including recruitment and "care and feeding" of direct reports.
• Build trust with the client, local communities and regulatory and economic development entities.
• Support identification and evaluation of land opportunities aligned with long-term data center growth.
• Accountable for the overall results of a project or groups of projects, including goal setting, team leadership and adherence to internal and external budgets and schedules.
• Performs various management, leadership and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group or department.
• Drive to completion due diligence, zoning, permitting, entitlement, and offsite infrastructure processes.
• 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 related field plus 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, Urban Planning
• 12 or more years of experience in general land development, infrastructure, or project management.
• Proficient with data center operations and site development and construction processes.
• Demonstrated ability to support large-scale initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• 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

Desired Attributes

• Proficiency with digital geospatial, project and program management, and machine learning platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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 for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY NOVEMBER 9, 2026.

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