Manager of Construction, Data Center Construction

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.


Key job responsibilities
The Manager of Construction is a strategically significant role on the Data Center Construction team dedicated to leading mentoring and coaching our team of skilled Construction Managers. You will lead a diverse and creative team solving fascinating problems constructing Amazon Data Centers. You will manage a fast-moving intelligent team of professionals and the regional construction program delivering data center capacity to support Amazons growth in the United States and other potential sites in North America.

Our Data Center Construction team owns and drives the construction life cycle from constructability proposal development bid analysis award to managing the onsite construction work.

The manager will be expected to dive deep and know construction management; inspire and think big about the construction management program; and support grow and nurture the team delivering efficient and sophisticated electrical and mechanical systems to our Customers.

The Manager of Construction will be responsible for:
- Hire and develop new Construction Managers. Coach mentor and lead a large Construction Management team.
- Strategic and tactical management of construction capacity delivery within their region.
- Communicate and provide guidance to Finance during the development and execution of capital budgets.
- Coordinate with various teams supporting the data center development and launch.
- Develop and manage metrics quantifying performance within their region.
- Coordinate with Business Development on land and facility acquisition.
- Manage the safety cost and quality of the data center deliverable.

Additionally should possess the following abilities:
- Ability to lead motivate and train subordinates.
- Ability and willingness to think creatively and build innovative solutions to reduce cost and duration with no impact on quality and reliability.
- Ability to perform complex business case analysis to justify the project scope and present the justification to management in a high-level review.


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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
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Work/Life Balance
We value work-life 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 employee-led 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 knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded 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 directly managing mentoring leading and coaching construction management and/or commissioning professionals.
- 5 years hiring promoting disciplining and developing teams of professional construction/engineering staffs.
- 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 directly constructing electrical engineering systems including large scale power distribution/generation gear and constructing mechanical engineering systems including cooling systems.


- Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers.
- Understand electrical engineering best practices including breaker coordination studies switch gear sequence of operation and NEC code.
- Understand mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems.
- Experience with large scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms.
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety BOCA NFPA NEC and OSHA.
- Ability to define data center system-level architecture specify/document performance and equipment requirements create/communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation.
- Perform business case analysis to justify project scope and financial position for management review. Knowledge and experience with large scale power systems.


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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $137900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $292700/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.