Construction Manager, DCCD

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.As a Data Center Project Engineer, you will be a part of a creative, diverse team tasked with solving fascinating problems constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are industry examples of energy efficient, cost-effective designs. You will work alongside partner teams such as Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build Data Centers that directly support our Customers.As our Data Center Project Engineer, you will support the teams that 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 managers and stakeholders and be directly responsible for supporting the fast, high-quality delivery of our data center construction. The Data Center Project Engineer will be part of the onsite Construction Management team and will own the communication coordination with our vendors, information workflow, and coordination of document management including requests for information (RFI), change orders, report, and schedule updates.At Amazon, we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the 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.Key job responsibilitiesThe 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.A day in the lifeSome of the typical daily tasks of the Construction Manager: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.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 with large scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms.Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.Experience in controls and commissioning of large scale projects.Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)Basic qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field- Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems- 5+ years of construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants experience- Knowledge of electrical engineering principles including switchgear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakersPreferred 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, VA, Fredericksburg - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually