Manager of Construction ADC West, ADC Data Center Construction

Application deadline: Dec 18 2025

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.

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 hire & 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 Amazon Dedicated Cloud - West Regions.

Our Data Center Construction team owns and drives the construction life cycle from pre-construction through procurement 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.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen.

Key job responsibilities
The Manager of Construction will be responsible for:
- Hiring and developing new Construction Managers & Project Engineers. 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 and drive to learn our Data Center technology and construction process through training on various campuses.
- Ability and drive to quickly align to our unique culture and Leadership Principles which describe how Amazon does business how our leaders lead and how we keep the customer at the center of our decisions.
- 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
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.

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.

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.

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 conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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 plus 10 years of relevant construction experience OR 14 years of relevant construction experience in lieu of a degree.
- 5 years directly managing mentoring leading and coaching construction management professionals.
- 5 years hiring promoting disciplining and developing teams of professional construction/engineering staffs.
- 6 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.
- 5 years 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 large-scale power systems and electrical engineering best practices including breaker coordination studies switchgear sequence of operation and NEC code. Also understand mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems.
Ability and willingness to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs and duration with no impact on quality and reliability.
Perform business case analysis to justify project scope and financial position for management review
Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) Registered Architect (RA) LEED and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)



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The base salary range for this position is listed below. For salaried roles your Amazon package will include listed sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at $153200 - $254500 annually