Site Strategy Senior Project Manager, Data Center

AECOM • Houston, TX

55d

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Data Center Site Strategy / Land Development with a passion for driving results to join our high-performance data center team. In this role, the project manager will plan, direct, and execute multiple moderate-to-large scale projects 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.

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 demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

• 12 or more years of experience in land development, infrastructure, or project management.
• Familiarity with data center operations and site development and construction processes.
• Demonstrated ability to support large-scale initiatives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience conducting feasibility studies and evaluating potential sites for development.
• Knowledge of environmental assessments, zoning regulations, and land use planning.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• 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.
• Embodies a 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

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, planners, and consultants.
• Build trust with the client, local communities and regulatory bodies.
• 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 budget and schedule
• Performs various management, leadership and people accountability responsibilities for a specific technical group or department
• Drive to completion due diligence, zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes.
• Plan and monitor risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Reinforce a culture of accountability, innovation, and open communication.
• Recruits, trains, and provides management guidance to less experienced staff

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees