Global Construction Principal, Data Center Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Global Construction Principal. This role requires a proven construction expert who can bridge design and construction phases ensuring our innovative modular and accelerated delivery approaches are practical cost-effective and executable in the field.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure - were the people who keep the cloud running. As our Global Construction Principal you will be a key technical expert to help shape the future of AWS data centers across our global fleet. This role combines deep technical and practical expertise with strategic influence as youll provide oversight on the design and construction of data centers that safeguard the critical infrastructure powering millions of AWS customers worldwide. Youll work at the intersection of traditional stick build and modular data centers solving unique constructability challenges that come with AWSs unprecedented scale and growth.


Key job responsibilities
Identify and resolve design conflicts construction sequencing issues and field execution challenges before they impact schedule or budget
Provide insight into construction challenges whether technical contractual or practical and provide guidance to mitigate identified resolution
Develop and implement constructability standards and best practices
Partner with Design Engineering Construction Management and General Contractors to optimize designs for field execution
Serve as the primary construction subject matter expert during design development providing real-time feedback on constructability means and methods and schedule impacts
Review and validate design assumptions against field realities material availability and labor market conditions
Drive value engineering initiatives that maintain quality while improving construction efficiency and reducing costs
Resolve complex technical challenges that span multiple disciplines or require innovative construction approaches
Lead root cause analysis for constructability issues and implement systemic improvements
Work closely with Design Engineering teams to influence design decisions based on construction expertise
Partner with Construction Management to ensure smooth handoffs from design to construction
Engage with General Contractors and trade partners to gather field insights and validate constructability solutions
Present constructability findings and recommendations to senior leadership and project stakeholders


A day in the life
About AIS
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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.


About the team
About AWS

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Work/Life Balance
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- Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety BOCA NFPA NEC and OSHA
- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related field
- 10 years of hands-on construction experience in commercial industrial or mission-critical facilities
- 5 years of experience in constructability review design-build or design-construction integration roles
- Deep understanding of construction means and methods across multiple trades including structural mechanical electrical and plumbing systems
- Extensive understanding of contracting frameworks and contractual processes including proven expertise in issue and conflict resolution

- Experience in construction of data center delivery (design commissioning and construction) mission critical facilities or equivalent industrial/manufacturing facility builds
- Background in modular construction prefabrication or Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA)
- Familiarity with accelerated delivery methods and schedule compression techniques
- Experience working in integrated project delivery or design-build environments
- Professional certifications such as CCM (Certified Construction Manager) PE or DBIA

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include 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 OH COLUMBUS - 162500.00 - 219900.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 162500.00 - 219900.00 USD annually
USA VA Herndon - 162500.00 - 219900.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 162500.00 - 219900.00 USD annually