Amazon
DC Design Manager AMER Region, Data Center Engineering
Amazon, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Overview
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 allows the Design Manager to influence design direction and drive design delivery for an entire region, while establishing design procedures and protocols for the development of future systems. This role collaborates with many facets of the AWS organization, external engineering resources and regulatory agencies. Our Data Centers are known for space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness. This role sits within the global team responsible for the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities worldwide. Our Design Team is known for being diverse and upbeat and for driving speed to market while supporting professional growth and continuous learning. AWS emphasizes continued learning opportunities and employee development.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure continual access to the cloud. We work on challenging problems with many variables impacting the supply chain, and we are looking for 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 scalable capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
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 Identification of disciplines impacted in design issues to drive cross-disciplinary design decisions Understanding of 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 outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce contract change orders without negative impacts on 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, identifying and implementing best practices across the business, and minimizing process variability through standardization and automation Create global best practice documentation and facilitate sharing across the globe Ability to motivate others to achieve impeccable quality in an explosive growth and deadline-driven environment Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%. International travel may be needed Qualifications
Basic Qualifications 6+ years experience managing staff / consultants / 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+ year 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 in 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. 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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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 allows the Design Manager to influence design direction and drive design delivery for an entire region, while establishing design procedures and protocols for the development of future systems. This role collaborates with many facets of the AWS organization, external engineering resources and regulatory agencies. Our Data Centers are known for space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness. This role sits within the global team responsible for the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities worldwide. Our Design Team is known for being diverse and upbeat and for driving speed to market while supporting professional growth and continuous learning. AWS emphasizes continued learning opportunities and employee development.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure continual access to the cloud. We work on challenging problems with many variables impacting the supply chain, and we are looking for 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 scalable capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
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 Identification of disciplines impacted in design issues to drive cross-disciplinary design decisions Understanding of 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 outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce contract change orders without negative impacts on 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, identifying and implementing best practices across the business, and minimizing process variability through standardization and automation Create global best practice documentation and facilitate sharing across the globe Ability to motivate others to achieve impeccable quality in an explosive growth and deadline-driven environment Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%. International travel may be needed Qualifications
Basic Qualifications 6+ years experience managing staff / consultants / 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+ year 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 in 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. 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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