Pre-Construction Manager, AMER West Data Center Construction

Amazon’s Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in design, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. As Pre-Construction managers, we are the nationwide team responsible for planning the construction of the Amazon’s new sites. We are on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for innovating the possibilities of cloud computing.As a Pre-Construction Manager you will support the development and implementation of a Pre-Construction program execution across the nation over multitude of campuses. This role will serve as the primary liaison between Real Estate, Design Engineering, Due Diligence, and other critical partner teams from initial planning, through design development to provide schedule forecasting, construction budgeting, and constructability guidance. Our goal is to find the candidate with extensive practical construction experience with bidding, contracting, construction documents, industry infrastructure, design, and engineering. Key job responsibilities• Foundational knowledge of critical data center equipment (Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switchgear, Transformers, Power Feeders & Busduct, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Detection/Suppression, Air Handling Units, Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units).• Perform constructability reviews of critical scopes associated with the construction of new data centers building and sites and drive improvements in baseline.• Perform build phasing evaluations in terms of civil, structural, electrical fields for potential sites.• Determine and communicate site requirements that could impact schedule, cost, delivery of the work and integration of site with surrounding properties.• Conduct negotiations with land sellers, developers, general contractors and evaluate bids, proposals, and scoping documents with detail and accuracy.• Manage GC and other third-party vendors delivering preconstruction services during the design phase.• Define construction scopes and request for proposals to General Contractors. Review bid summaries, schedules and milestones, pricing, in subcontractor level bid evaluations.• Support issuance of contracting documents (i.e., Work Orders, Purchase Orders, Work Letters).• Develop handoff project documentation to Construction Manager partners.• Collect, evaluate, and share lessons learned to direct teammates, and peers in design, and construction teams to achieve continuous improvement across the entire program.• Ability to travel 25% of the time.A day in the life **Why AWS** Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.*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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.*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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.*Inclusive Team Culture* Here at AWS, it’s 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. *Mentorship and Career Growth* We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.About the teamAMER Precon within the AMER DCCD org are a nationwide team of diverse set of building and construction experts who excel at constructing the innovative infrastructure that keeps the cloud running and growing. We engage with a wide range of internal partner teams from the outset of new site pursuits through to construction. Daily, we think creatively and act boldly to continuously improve our deliveries. We focus on Bias for Action and Insist on the Highest Standards to Deliver Results and Earn Trust with our stakeholders and customers. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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 we’re 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 help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.#DCCD_AMER Basic qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field- Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production- Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems- Experience with power management and power monitoring systemsPreferred qualification - 5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience- Knowledge of critical data center equipment- Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures- Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA- Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure- Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure- Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domainsAmazon 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 you’re applying in isn’t 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 .USA, TX, Dallas - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually