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.

As our Data Center Manager of Construction (CM MGR) you will be a part of a diverse upbeat and creative team tasked with solving fascinating problems constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are industry-leading examples of energy efficient and cost-effective designs.
You will:
Own project scope quality schedule and budget for construction of new builds or general capital projects.
Own construction project management and oversight of construction related activities.
Work alongside partner teams such as Operations Networking Controls Security and Commissioning to build Data Centers that directly support our Customers.
Be a leader in your specific discipline (construction management building services architectural electrical or mechanical engineering).
Represent Amazons owners representative on construction sites daily as interacting with construction trades.

At Amazon we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the design review to construction bidding execution and final hand-off to our customers. We develop innovative data centers for our Customers.

Key job responsibilities
Be Amazons construction representative on multiple data centers building and capital improvement construction project sites from construction start through hand-off to operations.
Direct interface with construction general contractors during the construction bidding award execution punch-list and closeout phases.
Create construction project Scope of Work (SOW) and Request for Proposals (RFP).
Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids and proposals with detail and accuracy.
Manage and drive cost schedule and quality while managing construction contractors and vendors.
Perform construction project management activities including management of documents submittals RFIs change orders invoices quality scope and schedule.
Drive construction teams to troubleshoot and perform root-cause failure analysis on equipment failures.
Support commissioning and integrated system testing and oversight.
Support operations of installed facilities including review of procedures best practices and maintenance initiatives.
Support capital request creation.
Analyze and report construction progress and financials.
Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
Contribute to construction initiatives aimed at improving construction efficiency and increasing data center resiliency.
Provide constructability reviews for civil structural electrical and mechanical designs for new or optimization of existing data centers.
Be a leader within the group and within internal and external data center support teams.


A day in the life
Manage the day to day responsibilities of the CM team engage with other internal AWS managers and team members. New Carlisle or Hobart Indiana will be the permanent reporting location.

About the team
Diverse Experiences
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.

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.

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.

- 2 years of management experience
- 4 years of general contractor and vendor management work (request for proposals bidding change orders quality control RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders transformers generators switchgear UPS systems ATS units PDU units chillers pumps air handling units and CRAC units
- Experience in management
- Experience as a general contractor and in vendor management (request for proposals bidding change orders quality control RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution
- Experience hiring developing and managing high-performing technical teams

- Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety BOCA NFPA NEC and OSHA
- Experience owning the operation of a mission-critical team or product
- Experience with large-scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms
- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 IN Hobart - 153200.00 - 254500.00 USD annually
USA IN New Carlisle - 153200.00 - 254500.00 USD annually