Construction Cost Engineer, North and South America Cost Control
Description For Construction Cost Engineer, North and South America Cost Control
AWS Infrastructure Services is at the heart of Amazon's cloud operations, responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. This role within the AWS North and South America Cost Control team focuses on supporting data center construction projects. As a Construction Cost Engineer, you'll be integral to maintaining cost efficiency and control across multiple construction projects.
The position combines technical expertise in construction cost management with strategic thinking and analytical skills. You'll work with diverse teams across AWS, managing everything from bid analysis to final payments, while ensuring projects meet AWS's high standards for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The role requires someone who can balance multiple priorities, communicate effectively with various stakeholders, and drive innovation in cost control processes.
AWS offers a compelling work environment with a strong focus on work-life harmony and professional growth. The company values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive culture through various employee-led initiatives. You'll have opportunities for mentorship and career development while working on projects that directly impact AWS's global infrastructure.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $98,700 to $210,800 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical coverage. With up to 30% travel required, including international opportunities, this role provides excellent exposure to global construction projects while working for the world's leading cloud platform provider.
Responsibilities For Construction Cost Engineer, North and South America Cost Control
- Utilize tools and templates for bid analysis and cost management
- Engage and manage third party Quantity Surveyor vendors
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams on a global scale
- Identify Value Engineering opportunities and quantify savings
- Identify project risks and financial cost impacts
- Update repository for historical data
- Define and track cost performance metrics
- Analyze Construction vendor proposals using AWS benchmark data
- Create accurate bid leveling documents
- Validate final award amount and scope
- Implement and maintain cost control and change management
- Validate change cost impacts
- Ensure vendor invoices accuracy and timeliness
- Support project close-out and final payments
Requirements For Construction Cost Engineer, North and South America Cost Control
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in construction cost control
- 2+ years of experience with Data Center or mission critical construction environments
- 2+ years of experience as a program manager
- Experience with estimating software (CostX, Cubit, Onscreen takeoff, Timberline and Bluebeam)
- MS Office Suite power user skills
Benefits For Construction Cost Engineer, North and South America Cost Control
- Medical, financial, and other benefits
- Equity compensation
- Sign-on payments
- Work-life harmony
- Mentorship and career growth opportunities
- Inclusive team culture
- Employee-led affinity groups
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