Construction Manager DC Construction

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.

As a Data Center Construction Manager you will be a part of a creative diverse team tasked with solving fascinating problems constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are industryleading examples of energy efficient costeffective designs. You will work alongside partner teams such as Operations Networking Controls Security and Commissioning to build Data Centers that directly support our Customers.

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 Amazons owners 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 and final handoff 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. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled 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 celebrating our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth We have a career path for you no matter what stage youre in when you start here.

As we strive to become Earths Best Employer we know we must continuously raise our performance bar. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home. Finding purpose and fulfillment is essential across all aspects of our lives which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Key job responsibilities
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.
Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding award 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 RFIs 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 rootcause 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 of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance
We value worklife 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 theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.


Bachelors 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 largescale 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 .
4 years of experience constructing electrical engineering systems including large scale power distribution/generation gear and constructing mechanical engineering systems including cooling systems.


Understand electrical engineering principles including switch gear UPS transformers and circuit breakers and 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.
Define data center systemlevel architecture specify/document performance and equipment requirements create/communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation.
Experience with large scale technical operations or largescale compute farms.
Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety BOCA NFPA NEC and OSHA.
Experience in controls and commissioning of largescale projects.
Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.

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