Construction Manager, AMER Central Construction
Description For Construction Manager, AMER Central Construction
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. As a Data Center Construction Manager, you'll join a diverse team tasked with building industry-leading, energy-efficient, and cost-effective data centers. You'll work directly on construction sites as Amazon's owner's representative, managing construction vendors and contractors while driving cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.
The role involves working alongside Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning teams to build data centers that directly support AWS customers. You'll be responsible for some of the most sophisticated electrical and mechanical systems globally, leveraging unique opportunities from design review through construction execution and final handoff.
AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas. You'll be part of a team that includes software engineers, hardware engineers, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. Together, you'll work on challenging problems involving thousands of supply chain variables while maintaining the highest standards for safety and security.
The position requires strong technical expertise in construction management, particularly with large-scale MEP plants, along with excellent project management skills. You'll be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from bidding and contractor negotiations to quality control and project closeout. The role demands a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles, particularly related to data center infrastructure.
This is an opportunity to join a company that's continuously raising its performance bar and striving to become Earth's Best Employer. You'll find endless knowledge-sharing opportunities, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you develop into a well-rounded professional in the dynamic field of data center construction.
Responsibilities For Construction Manager, AMER Central Construction
- 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
- Financial analysis of construction
- 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 to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis
Requirements For Construction Manager, AMER Central Construction
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent engineering science OR 6+ years of related construction management experience
- 6+ years of experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants
- 6+ years of general contractor and vendor management experience
- 6+ years of experience constructing electrical engineering systems
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA
- Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
Benefits For Construction Manager, AMER Central Construction
- Work-life harmony
- Flexible working culture
- Inclusive team culture
- Employee-led affinity groups
- Mentorship opportunities
- Career development resources
- Equal opportunity employer
