Amazon Web Services (AWS)
DC Design Manager for Region (AMER), Data Center Engineering
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Sr. Regional Design Manager to join its design team. As a Sr. Regional Design Manager, you will be part of a global engineering leadership team, comprised of Architects, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Security and Control Engineers. AWS self-performs engineering on the majority of our capacity delivery projects. This role is an opportunity to collaborate with many facets of the AWS organization, external engineering resources and regulatory agencies, and to drive design direction and improve design delivery for an entire region. You will establish design procedures and protocols for the development of future systems and contribute to the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities worldwide. Our team is diverse and upbeat, focused on speed to market, reliability, and continuous learning." Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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 challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and seek talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers, and you’ll experience an inclusive culture that empowers you to own ideas to completion.
Key job responsibilities
Lead project teams of discipline leads to deliver quality and globally consistent data center designs across Americas within schedule and cost constraints while maintaining a high level of quality.
Able to influence internal stakeholders, internal customers (operations), and external consultants to address program-wide design changes.
Manage escalations from the design team and collaborate with procurement, construction and external consultants.
Identify disciplines impacted in design issues to drive cross-disciplinary design decisions.
Understand design development, design change management, permitting (working with AHJs), and implementation (working with CMs/RFIs/Submittals) lifecycle.
Project management skills (critical path schedule management, risk management, quality management, cost management).
Design consultant management including procurement, contracting, deliverable management, and payments.
Effectively and consistently communicate with AWS Leadership and external project partners, including the creation, tracking & reporting of metrics related to schedule, cost, and quality throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Think creatively to find innovative solutions prior to and during construction to reduce contract change orders without compromising quality or reliability.
Ability to prioritize between competing priorities and create robust resolution frameworks when facing ambiguity.
Drive speed, quality, and simplification by eliminating rework loops, reducing and automating manual work and hand-offs, and standardizing and automating processes across the business.
Create global best-practice documentation and facilitate sharing across the globe.
Motivate others to achieve impeccable quality in a growth and deadline-driven environment.
Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction reviews, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%; international travel may be needed.
About the team / Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, serving customers from startups to Global 500 companies.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
6+ years experience managing staff, consultants, or vendors; 6+ years of design experience in commercial/industrial/other complex technical projects.
7+ years of large-scale Mission Critical facility design experience; 5+ years leading sub-consultants and project teams.
Bachelor or Master’s degree (MBA, Engineering, Architecture, Construction).
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineering/Architecture License
3+ years of large-scale Data Center facility design experience
10+ years of experience directly related to data center design, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance
Ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers, develop basic business case financial projections and create performance metrics
Direct experience negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding departures from building code and construction change orders
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you require a workplace accommodation during the application or hiring process, please visit amazon.jobs accommodations for more information.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company
- Amazon.com Services LLC
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Sr. Regional Design Manager to join its design team. As a Sr. Regional Design Manager, you will be part of a global engineering leadership team, comprised of Architects, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Security and Control Engineers. AWS self-performs engineering on the majority of our capacity delivery projects. This role is an opportunity to collaborate with many facets of the AWS organization, external engineering resources and regulatory agencies, and to drive design direction and improve design delivery for an entire region. You will establish design procedures and protocols for the development of future systems and contribute to the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities worldwide. Our team is diverse and upbeat, focused on speed to market, reliability, and continuous learning." Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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 challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and seek talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers, and you’ll experience an inclusive culture that empowers you to own ideas to completion.
Key job responsibilities
Lead project teams of discipline leads to deliver quality and globally consistent data center designs across Americas within schedule and cost constraints while maintaining a high level of quality.
Able to influence internal stakeholders, internal customers (operations), and external consultants to address program-wide design changes.
Manage escalations from the design team and collaborate with procurement, construction and external consultants.
Identify disciplines impacted in design issues to drive cross-disciplinary design decisions.
Understand design development, design change management, permitting (working with AHJs), and implementation (working with CMs/RFIs/Submittals) lifecycle.
Project management skills (critical path schedule management, risk management, quality management, cost management).
Design consultant management including procurement, contracting, deliverable management, and payments.
Effectively and consistently communicate with AWS Leadership and external project partners, including the creation, tracking & reporting of metrics related to schedule, cost, and quality throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Think creatively to find innovative solutions prior to and during construction to reduce contract change orders without compromising quality or reliability.
Ability to prioritize between competing priorities and create robust resolution frameworks when facing ambiguity.
Drive speed, quality, and simplification by eliminating rework loops, reducing and automating manual work and hand-offs, and standardizing and automating processes across the business.
Create global best-practice documentation and facilitate sharing across the globe.
Motivate others to achieve impeccable quality in a growth and deadline-driven environment.
Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction reviews, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%; international travel may be needed.
About the team / Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, serving customers from startups to Global 500 companies.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
6+ years experience managing staff, consultants, or vendors; 6+ years of design experience in commercial/industrial/other complex technical projects.
7+ years of large-scale Mission Critical facility design experience; 5+ years leading sub-consultants and project teams.
Bachelor or Master’s degree (MBA, Engineering, Architecture, Construction).
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineering/Architecture License
3+ years of large-scale Data Center facility design experience
10+ years of experience directly related to data center design, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance
Ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers, develop basic business case financial projections and create performance metrics
Direct experience negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding departures from building code and construction change orders
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you require a workplace accommodation during the application or hiring process, please visit amazon.jobs accommodations for more information.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company
- Amazon.com Services LLC
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