Pre-Construction Engineer, AMER Data Center Construction

Amazons Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in design efficiency and cost effectiveness. As Pre-Construction 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 Pre-Construction Engineer your primary responsibility will to define and scope individual construction contracts for new data center campus addition you will support the development and implementation of Pre-Construction executions across the nation in a multitude of campuses by assisting in the liaisons between Real Estate Design-Engineering Due Diligence Construction Management and Procurement to support planning design development construction budgeting and constructability guidance. Our goal is to find the candidate with practical construction experience in bidding contracting construction documents industry infrastructure design and engineering.


Key job responsibilities
Develop knowledge of data center design and its 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 general constructability reviews of scopes associated with the construction of new data centers building and sites and to ensure completeness.
Assist in contract phasing evaluations.
Define construction scope areas for Request for Proposals to General Contractors. Review bid summaries schedules and milestones pricing in subcontractor level bid evaluations.
Evaluate contract bids proposals and scoping documents with detail and accuracy and assist in negotiations with general contractors
Assist in the management of GC and other third-party vendors delivering preconstruction services during the design phase.
Support crafting contracting documents (i.e. Work Orders Purchase Orders Work Letters).
Craft contract project handoff 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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*Work/Life Balance*
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*Inclusive Team Culture*
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*Mentorship and Career Growth*
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About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global 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.


Bachelors Degree in Construction Management Architecture Civil Structural Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent STEM field. With experience in:
Design or construction experience of logistics warehousing infrastructure mission critical facilities or data center delivery (design commissioning construction) or equivalent.
Ability to read comprehended and asses construction documents specifications and due diligence memorandums.
Experience in construction project delivery


Experience working with cross function teams to deliver complex construction projects.
Able to communicate clearly both orally and written with use of data to justify conclusions to create and communicate concepts to diverse audiences
Experience in developing and maintaining effective document control procedures
Experience with design or construction of data centers critical infrastructure or large-scale MEP plants; and with systems controls commissioning power management and technical operations of data centers critical infrastructure or large-scale MEP plants.
Professional licensure in AEC fields. High level knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety IBC NFPA NEC and OSHA.


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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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.