Construction Manager
Description For Construction Manager
AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Data Center Construction Manager to join their team responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS global infrastructure. This role is crucial in keeping the cloud running by managing the construction of industry-leading data centers.
As a Construction Manager, you'll oversee complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. You'll work directly on construction sites as Amazon's owner's representative, managing contractors and ensuring projects meet cost, schedule, and quality requirements. The position requires expertise in both electrical and mechanical systems, with responsibilities ranging from bid evaluation to project closeout.
The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of construction management experience with a strong background in MEP systems. You'll collaborate with diverse teams including Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build data centers that directly support AWS customers. The role demands strong technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills.
AWS offers a supportive work environment emphasizing work-life harmony, diversity, and inclusion. You'll join a company culture that values continuous learning, mentorship, and career development. The position provides opportunities to work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects while contributing to AWS's mission of providing reliable, cost-effective cloud services to customers worldwide.
This role combines technical expertise with project management skills, offering the chance to work on some of the most advanced data center facilities in the industry. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, ownership, and delivering results while maintaining the highest standards for safety and security.
Responsibilities For Construction Manager
- Direct interface with construction general contractors during bidding, award, execution, and project closeout phases
- Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals
- Create construction project scope and request for proposals
- Construction project management for data center initiatives
- Constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs
- Construction document management including submittal review, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing
- Construction project quality control
- Record and report key construction metrics
- Drive teams in troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis
- Define data center system-level architecture and requirements
Requirements For Construction Manager
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent OR 6+ years related experience
- 6+ years of experience in construction management of large, complex MEP projects
- 6+ years of general contractor and vendor management experience
- 6+ years of experience constructing electrical and mechanical engineering systems
- Understanding of electrical engineering principles
- Understanding of mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with value engineering
Benefits For Construction Manager
- Work-life harmony
- Flexible working culture
- Inclusive team culture
- Employee-led affinity groups
- Mentorship opportunities
- Career development resources
