Energy and Water Easements Program Manager, AMER Energy and Water West/LATAM
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Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Easements Program Manager to join the AWS Energy & Water team that sits within the AWS Infrastructure Services org and to lead the strategy, identification, and acquisition of power and water easements for data centers that will serve AWS's expanding global cloud infrastructure. This individual will play a critical role in securing strategic infrastructure easements that meet the technical, environmental, and financial needs of AWS while aligning with our long-term growth goals.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in real estate site selection, acquisition, and development, with 3+ years specifically focused on easement related projects. This role requires deep expertise in navigating zoning regulations, utility partnerships, environmental constraints, and ownership structures to secure the most viable easement agreements. The ideal candidate is a results-driven, strategic thinker with the ability to balance speed, quality, analysis, and cost in high-stakes easements deals.
At AWS, you will work eliminating gaps among internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of water and power infrastructure at the intersection of energy, and power strategy, as well as development, and business growth, helping AWS meet the ever-increasing demand for cloud services globally. As Easements Program Manager you will drive appropriate cross team delivery of easements in close coordination with internal teams such as real estate, engineering, construction, legal, and finance, to ensure the seamless delivery of easements for data center projects.
Key job responsibilities
\tDrive cross-team delivery of power and water easements
\tIdentify, evaluate, and secure easements that meet AWS's needs
\tLead the due diligence process, evaluating environmental conditions, ownership structures, and regulatory hurdles
\tCollaborate with local governments, landowners, brokers, and developers to source strategic locations and assess potential risks
\tDevelop and execute negotiations to secure easements required for power and water infrastructure.
\tNegotiate favorable terms with developers, landlords, and municipalities to meet AWS's operational and financial goals.
\tManage deal flow across multiple regions, ensuring timely payments and contract execution while balancing risk and scalability
\tManage specialized consultants and/or land agents when applicable
\tOwn and track portfolio schedule and risks.
\tOversee entitlement, zoning, and permitting processes to ensure smooth site delivery
\tCoordinate with engineering, design, real estate, and construction teams to align project requirements with site characteristics.
\tPartner with internal teams across legal, finance, construction, and operations to align real estate strategies with AWS's long-term growth objectives.
\tBuild and maintain relationships with local municipalities, utility providers, and economic development agencies to support project success
\tProvide regular updates to senior leadership on site acquisition progress, risks, and market trends.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
- 5+ years in real-estate development experience
- 3+ years data center real estate experience
- Real Estate Development or program management experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
\tMaster's Degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
\tUnderstanding of and experience in the Data Center industry, including data center siting and general operations.
\tExperience with successful negotiations through high-value complex deal structures and delivery of cost savings and on-time deal closures.
\tStrong knowledge of alternative real estate transaction approaches, structures, and best practices, related development processes, and commercial/industrial site selection.
\tAbility to understand & communicate high level electrical, power & cooling, fiber optics, and other technical requirements, particularly related to Internet infrastructure
\tMeets/exceeds Amazon's leadership principles requirements for this role
\tMeets/exceeds Amazon's functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
\tSpanish speaking
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Easements Program Manager to join the AWS Energy & Water team that sits within the AWS Infrastructure Services org and to lead the strategy, identification, and acquisition of power and water easements for data centers that will serve AWS's expanding global cloud infrastructure. This individual will play a critical role in securing strategic infrastructure easements that meet the technical, environmental, and financial needs of AWS while aligning with our long-term growth goals.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in real estate site selection, acquisition, and development, with 3+ years specifically focused on easement related projects. This role requires deep expertise in navigating zoning regulations, utility partnerships, environmental constraints, and ownership structures to secure the most viable easement agreements. The ideal candidate is a results-driven, strategic thinker with the ability to balance speed, quality, analysis, and cost in high-stakes easements deals.
At AWS, you will work eliminating gaps among internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of water and power infrastructure at the intersection of energy, and power strategy, as well as development, and business growth, helping AWS meet the ever-increasing demand for cloud services globally. As Easements Program Manager you will drive appropriate cross team delivery of easements in close coordination with internal teams such as real estate, engineering, construction, legal, and finance, to ensure the seamless delivery of easements for data center projects.
Key job responsibilities
\tDrive cross-team delivery of power and water easements
\tIdentify, evaluate, and secure easements that meet AWS's needs
\tLead the due diligence process, evaluating environmental conditions, ownership structures, and regulatory hurdles
\tCollaborate with local governments, landowners, brokers, and developers to source strategic locations and assess potential risks
\tDevelop and execute negotiations to secure easements required for power and water infrastructure.
\tNegotiate favorable terms with developers, landlords, and municipalities to meet AWS's operational and financial goals.
\tManage deal flow across multiple regions, ensuring timely payments and contract execution while balancing risk and scalability
\tManage specialized consultants and/or land agents when applicable
\tOwn and track portfolio schedule and risks.
\tOversee entitlement, zoning, and permitting processes to ensure smooth site delivery
\tCoordinate with engineering, design, real estate, and construction teams to align project requirements with site characteristics.
\tPartner with internal teams across legal, finance, construction, and operations to align real estate strategies with AWS's long-term growth objectives.
\tBuild and maintain relationships with local municipalities, utility providers, and economic development agencies to support project success
\tProvide regular updates to senior leadership on site acquisition progress, risks, and market trends.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
- 5+ years in real-estate development experience
- 3+ years data center real estate experience
- Real Estate Development or program management experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
\tMaster's Degree or higher in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
\tUnderstanding of and experience in the Data Center industry, including data center siting and general operations.
\tExperience with successful negotiations through high-value complex deal structures and delivery of cost savings and on-time deal closures.
\tStrong knowledge of alternative real estate transaction approaches, structures, and best practices, related development processes, and commercial/industrial site selection.
\tAbility to understand & communicate high level electrical, power & cooling, fiber optics, and other technical requirements, particularly related to Internet infrastructure
\tMeets/exceeds Amazon's leadership principles requirements for this role
\tMeets/exceeds Amazon's functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
\tSpanish speaking
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.