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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.
As our Data Center Construction Manager, you will build some of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world.
You will be on the construction site daily interacting with the construction trades, as Amazon’s owner’s representative and be directly responsible for driving cost, schedule, and quality while managing construction vendors and contractors building data centers.
At Amazon, we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the design review to construction bidding to construction execution and final hand-off to our customers.
We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team of engineers and managers working on a daily basis to develop innovative data centers for our Customers.
The Data Center Construction Manager will be responsible for construction project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to new builds or general capital projects which includes the ownership of the project scope, quality, schedule, and budget.
Some of the typical daily tasks of the Key job responsibilities Construction Manager: - Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases. - Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy. - Create construction project scope and request for proposals. - Financial analysis of construction. - Construction project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers. - Constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers. - Construction document management including submittal review, RFI’s, change orders, and invoicing. - Construction project quality control. - Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management. - Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures. - Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences.
Even if you do not meet all 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.
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That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
DCCD_AMER BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science OR 4 years of related construction management experience in lieu of a degree. - 5 years of experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants. - 4 years of general contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution. - 4 years of experience constructing electrical engineering systems including large scale power distribution/generation gear and constructing mechanical engineering systems including cooling systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Understand electrical engineering principles including switch gear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers.
Understand mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems. - Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large scale mechanical and electrical plants.
Value engineering: proven ability to reduce costs through creative solutions with no impact on quality and reliability (new designs, technology, or construction methods). - Define data center system-level architecture, specify/document performance and equipment requirements, create/communicate conceptual designs, and create/maintain project documentation. - Experience with large scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms and knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA. - Experience in controls and commissioning of large scale projects with power management and power monitoring systems.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 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 $98,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,800/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 . This position will remain posted until filled.
Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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