Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Construction Manager, DC Construction
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Construction Manager, DC Construction
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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 the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
Key Responsibilities
The Data Center Construction Manager will be responsible for construction project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to new builds or general capital projects which includes the ownership of the project scope, quality, schedule, and budget.
Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
Create construction project scope and request for proposals.
Financial analysis of construction.
Construction project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
Constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers.
Construction document management including submittal review, RFI’s, change orders, and invoicing.
Construction project quality control.
Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures.
Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants.
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 constructing electrical engineering systems including large scale power distribution/generation gear and constructing mechanical engineering systems including cooling systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
Understand electrical engineering principles including switch gear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers. Understand mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems.
Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large scale mechanical and electrical plants. Experience with large scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms.
Possess clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to use data to justify conclusions. Value engineering: proven ability to reduce costs through creative solutions with no impact on quality and reliability (new designs, technology, or construction methods).
Able to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines. Define data center system-level architecture, specify/document performance and equipment requirements, create/communicate conceptual designs, and create/maintain project documentation.
Experience in controls and commissioning of large-scale projects. Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Mississippi, United States $98,700.00-$210,800.00
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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 the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
Key Responsibilities
The Data Center Construction Manager will be responsible for construction project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to new builds or general capital projects which includes the ownership of the project scope, quality, schedule, and budget.
Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
Create construction project scope and request for proposals.
Financial analysis of construction.
Construction project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
Constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers.
Construction document management including submittal review, RFI’s, change orders, and invoicing.
Construction project quality control.
Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures.
Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants.
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 constructing electrical engineering systems including large scale power distribution/generation gear and constructing mechanical engineering systems including cooling systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
Understand electrical engineering principles including switch gear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers. Understand mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems.
Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large scale mechanical and electrical plants. Experience with large scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms.
Possess clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to use data to justify conclusions. Value engineering: proven ability to reduce costs through creative solutions with no impact on quality and reliability (new designs, technology, or construction methods).
Able to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines. Define data center system-level architecture, specify/document performance and equipment requirements, create/communicate conceptual designs, and create/maintain project documentation.
Experience in controls and commissioning of large-scale projects. Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Mississippi, United States $98,700.00-$210,800.00
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