Construction Project Manager Data Center Planning Delivery

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The Data Center Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for managing some of the most technical cost efficient and fast paced construction project schedules achievable. Amazon Construction Managers are constantly challenged to drive continuous improvement and deliver the highest quality most technically efficient data centers in the world.

As a Data Center CM you will be a part of highly creative efficient team tasked with tackling the most fascinating and challenging problems in building Amazon data facilities. Amazon CMs are always at the forefront of the construction industry in terms of innovation and maintain a focus to deliver the most innovative products to our customers.

Our data centers are industry leading facilities in terms of energy efficiency and cost effectiveness. The Data Center CM is ultimately responsible for the day to day construction oversight and management of the contractors. The CM will also be utilized as a leader in their specific discipline (construction management building services architectural electrical or mechanical engineering) and be responsible as a team member for delivering construction of some of the most sophisticated electrical and mechanical systems in the world.

At Amazon we leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the substation to the server and back to the cooling towers. We are diverse upbeat creative teamoriented construction professionals working on a daily basis to develop data centers that are changing the face of data facilities. This role will include all aspects of the entire data center lifecycle construction starting with the site feasibility through the procurement of the design teams and design review daily construction oversight and commissioning of completed facilities.

Key job responsibilities
Deliver high quality low cost Data Centers for the AWS Cloud. Our Construction Managers are highly skilled professionals with a passion for delivering for Customers.

The Data Center CM will be responsible for:

Project management and oversight of construction related activities for new builds or general capital projects in Melbourne. This will include the ownership of the project scope timeline and budget.
Driving costs down and schedules shorter while maintaining quality.
Provide Construction Management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
Review of constructability of electrical and mechanical system and buiding designs associated with the construction of new data centers or the optimization of existing data centers.
Creation of project scope and equipment requirements assist with request for proposals and capital requests.
Total project quality including the assisting with commissioning and integrated system testing and oversight of the of the project.
Issue/Manage the Request for Information process during construction and coordinate construction administration with engineers
Recording and reporting key metrics to team members and management.
Concurrently managing multiple projects including new data center building and capital improvement projects associated with existing data centers.
Operational support of installed facilities including review of procedures best practices and maintenance initiatives.
Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
Travel to datacenter sites for electrical systems audits mechanical system reviews constructability reviews startup testing and full commissioning as required.

Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see day in the life
AWS Construction Managers lead the delivery of our Data Center projects. They work closely with Internal Stakeholders and Contractors resolving project issues managing RFIs Change Orders and other key delivery functions. Our CMs spend the majority of the week on site working closely with our vendors to drive project outcomes.

About the team
Diverse Experiences
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Work/Life Balance
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Experience in design and construction management experience
Experience in program management in mission critical facilities
Experience in reading and interpreting construction related drawings for all disciplines
Experience in carrying new design concepts through exploration development and into deployment/mass production.

Bachelors degree or relevant work experience in Construction Management Architecture Structural Civil Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience in mission critical projects (data centres semiconductor hospitals oil and gas)
Knowledge of Australian building codes and regulations including Fire Codes Building Codes Energy Efficiency Codes Sanitary Codes and Safety Codes.
Previous vendor and contractor/subcontractor negotiation and management skills associated with construction and project .
Experience in mechanical and electrical systems
Prior experience of full project cycle from concept to completion
Prior experience working with construction companies

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
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