AECOM is looking for a Land Development Lead – Data Centers to lead the planning, direction, and execution of multiple land development projects for next-generation digital infrastructure. You will be instrumental in building a team focused on technology, manufacturing, and industrial uses.
What You'll Do
- Lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, planners, and consultants.
- Build trust with clients, local communities, and regulatory bodies.
- Support identification and evaluation of land opportunities aligned with long-term data center growth.
- Accountable for overall project results, including goal setting, team leadership, and adherence to budget and schedule.
- Perform 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.
- Recruit, train, and provide management guidance to less experienced staff.
- Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
- Provide technical expertise for studies and design efforts.
- Present complex technical solutions to clients.
- Perform quality control reviews of work developed by others.
- Participate in development of technical proposals.
- Grow a team of professionals supporting land development broadly.
What We're Looking For
- Strong background in site development engineering, planning, and data centers.
Team & Environment
This role is part of AECOM's Buildings + Places Team.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Arlington, VA.
AECOM is an equal opportunity employer.





