Amazon
Construction Manager, Data Center Construction
Amazon, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Overview
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running, supporting data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to innovation. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and seek talented people 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 high safety and security standards while providing substantial capacity at the lowest possible cost. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. As our Data Center Construction Manager, you will build some of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world. You will be on the construction site daily, interacting with the construction trades as Amazon’s owner’s representative and directly responsible for driving cost, schedule, and quality while managing construction vendors and contractors building data centers. At Amazon, we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities from design review to construction bidding to construction execution and final hand-off to our customers. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative team of engineers and managers working on a daily basis to develop innovative data centers for our Customers. The Data Center Construction Manager will be responsible for construction project management and oversight of construction activities related to new builds or general capital projects, including ownership of scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Typical daily tasks include the responsibilities listed below. Note:
This position requires travel to Canton, MS in support of Data Center Construction activities. Travel is anticipated to be short term and project-specific. Key job responsibilities
Direct interface with construction general contractors during 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 initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers. Constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs for 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 for equipment issues. Lead within the group and with internal and external teams that support the data center. A day in the life
This position requires a high level of travel to Canton, MS in support of Data Center Construction activities. Travel requirements are anticipated to be short term and project-specific in nature. About the team
Diverse Experiences. Amazon values diverse experiences. If you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. If your career is starting, non-traditional, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS
AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, trusted by customers from startups to Global 500 companies. Work/Life Balance
We value work-life balance and strive for flexibility in our working culture. Support at work and home helps us achieve success in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture
Our employee-led affinity groups foster inclusion and celebrate differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to embrace diversity. Mentorship and Career Growth
We continuously raise the performance bar with knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you grow. #DCCD_AMER Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science OR 4+ years of related construction management experience in lieu of a degree. 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 (RFPs, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) in construction and project execution. 4+ years of experience constructing electrical engineering systems including large-scale power distribution/generation gear and mechanical systems including cooling systems. Preferred Qualifications
Understand electrical engineering principles including switchgear, 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. Ability to reduce costs through value engineering without impacting quality and reliability. Define data center system-level architecture, specify/document performance and equipment requirements, create/communicate conceptual designs, and maintain project documentation. Experience with large-scale technical operations or compute farms and knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA. Experience in controls and commissioning of large-scale projects 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98,700/year to $210,800/year. Pay is based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company; depending on the position, equity, sign-on payments, and other compensation may be provided. For more information, 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. Important FAQs for current Government employees Before proceeding, please review the following FAQs https://www.amazon.jobs/en/faqs#faqs-for-us-government-employees 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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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running, supporting data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to innovation. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and seek talented people 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 high safety and security standards while providing substantial capacity at the lowest possible cost. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. As our Data Center Construction Manager, you will build some of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world. You will be on the construction site daily, interacting with the construction trades as Amazon’s owner’s representative and directly responsible for driving cost, schedule, and quality while managing construction vendors and contractors building data centers. At Amazon, we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities from design review to construction bidding to construction execution and final hand-off to our customers. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative team of engineers and managers working on a daily basis to develop innovative data centers for our Customers. The Data Center Construction Manager will be responsible for construction project management and oversight of construction activities related to new builds or general capital projects, including ownership of scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Typical daily tasks include the responsibilities listed below. Note:
This position requires travel to Canton, MS in support of Data Center Construction activities. Travel is anticipated to be short term and project-specific. Key job responsibilities
Direct interface with construction general contractors during 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 initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers. Constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs for 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 for equipment issues. Lead within the group and with internal and external teams that support the data center. A day in the life
This position requires a high level of travel to Canton, MS in support of Data Center Construction activities. Travel requirements are anticipated to be short term and project-specific in nature. About the team
Diverse Experiences. Amazon values diverse experiences. If you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. If your career is starting, non-traditional, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS
AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, trusted by customers from startups to Global 500 companies. Work/Life Balance
We value work-life balance and strive for flexibility in our working culture. Support at work and home helps us achieve success in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture
Our employee-led affinity groups foster inclusion and celebrate differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to embrace diversity. Mentorship and Career Growth
We continuously raise the performance bar with knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you grow. #DCCD_AMER Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science OR 4+ years of related construction management experience in lieu of a degree. 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 (RFPs, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) in construction and project execution. 4+ years of experience constructing electrical engineering systems including large-scale power distribution/generation gear and mechanical systems including cooling systems. Preferred Qualifications
Understand electrical engineering principles including switchgear, 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. Ability to reduce costs through value engineering without impacting quality and reliability. Define data center system-level architecture, specify/document performance and equipment requirements, create/communicate conceptual designs, and maintain project documentation. Experience with large-scale technical operations or compute farms and knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA. Experience in controls and commissioning of large-scale projects 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98,700/year to $210,800/year. Pay is based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company; depending on the position, equity, sign-on payments, and other compensation may be provided. For more information, 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. Important FAQs for current Government employees Before proceeding, please review the following FAQs https://www.amazon.jobs/en/faqs#faqs-for-us-government-employees 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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