Pre-Construction Manager AMER Central Data Center Construction

Amazons Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in design efficiency and cost effectiveness. As PreConstruction managers we are the nationwide team responsible for planning the construction of the Amazons new sites. We are on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for innovating the possibilities of cloud computing.

As a PreConstruction Manager you will support the development and implementation of a PreConstruction program across the nation over multitude of campuses. This role will serve as the primary liaison between Real Estate Design Engineering Due Diligence and other critical partner teams from initial planning through design development to provide schedule forecasting construction budgeting and constructability guidance. Our goal is to find the candidate with extensive practical construction experience with bidding contracting construction documents industry infrastructure design and engineering.


Key job responsibilities
Foundational knowledge of critical data center equipment (Generators Uninterruptible Power Supplies Switchgear Transformers Power Feeders & Busduct Chillers Plumbing Fire Detection/Suppression Air Handling Units Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units).
Perform constructability reviews of critical scopes associated with the construction of new data centers building and sites and drive improvements in baseline.
Perform build phasing evaluations in terms of civil structural electrical fields for potential sites.
Determine and communicate site requirements that could impact schedule cost delivery of the work and integration of site with surrounding properties.
Conduct negotiations with land sellers developers general contractors and evaluate bids proposals and scoping documents with detail and accuracy.
Manage GC and other thirdparty vendors delivering preconstruction services during the design phase.
Define construction scopes and request for proposals to General Contractors. Review bid summaries schedules and milestones pricing in subcontractor level bid evaluations.
Support issuance of contracting documents (i.e. Work Orders Purchase Orders Work Letters).
Develop handoff project documentation to Construction Manager partners.
Collect evaluate and share lessons learned to direct teammates and peers in design and construction teams to achieve continuous improvement across the entire program.
Ability to travel 25 of the time.



A day in the life
**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.

*Diverse Experiences*
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*Inclusive Team Culture*
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About the team
AMER Precon within the AMER DCCD org are a nationwide team of diverse set of building and construction experts who excel at constructing the innovative infrastructure that keeps the cloud running and growing. We engage with a wide range of internal partner teams from the outset of new site pursuits through to construction. Daily we think creatively and act boldly to continuously improve our deliveries. We focus on Bias for Action and Insist on the Highest Standards to Deliver Results and Earn Trust with our stakeholders and customers.

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.


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in Construction Management Architecture Civil Structural Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent STEM field.
5 years of experience in construction of data center delivery (design commissioning and construction) mission critical facilities or equivalent industrial/manufacturing facility builds.
Experience of endtoend construction project delivery.
Ability to develop new concepts and processes through exploration design testing and into deployment/mass adoption.


Advanced or Post Graduate degree such as Master of Science in Engineering Construction Management or related discipline.
Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed Architect and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
8 year experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or largescale utility systems mechanical and electrical plants.
Experience with large infrastructure project requiring multiple vendor management.
Professional level knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety IBC NFPA NEC and OSHA. Experience in controls and commissioning of largescale projects including power management and power monitoring systems. Experience in developing and presenting business case analysis to senior leadership including the presentation of ideas to drive continuous improvement methodologies and practices.


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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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.