Construction Manager, Data Centers

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Senior Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
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Description For Construction Manager, Data Centers

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 maintaining AWS's cloud infrastructure, managing the construction of industry-leading data centers that are both energy efficient and cost-effective.

As a Construction Manager, you'll work alongside Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning teams to build data centers that directly support AWS customers. You'll be responsible for managing some of the most sophisticated electrical and mechanical systems globally, serving as Amazon's owner's representative on construction sites.

The role demands expertise in construction project management, overseeing activities related to new builds and capital projects. You'll manage project scope, quality, schedule, and budget while interfacing with construction general contractors throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include conducting negotiations, creating project scopes, performing financial analysis, and ensuring quality control.

This position requires a strong background in construction management, with at least 6 years of experience in managing large-scale MEP projects. You'll need deep knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles, building codes, and regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience with power management systems and large-scale technical operations.

AWS offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment, emphasizing work-life harmony and professional growth. You'll join a diverse team of professionals working on challenging problems that impact global cloud infrastructure. The company provides extensive career development resources, mentorship opportunities, and supports employee-led affinity groups that foster a culture of inclusion.

This role presents an unique opportunity to be part of AWS's mission to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for customers. You'll be empowered to own projects from design review through construction execution, making a direct impact on AWS's infrastructure growth and reliability.

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Responsibilities For Construction Manager, Data Centers

  • 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
  • Define data center system-level architecture and requirements

Requirements For Construction Manager, Data Centers

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  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent engineering science OR 6+ years of 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
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA
  • Understanding of electrical engineering principles including switch gear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

Benefits For Construction Manager, Data Centers

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Work-life harmony
  • Flexible working culture
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Career development resources
  • Inclusive workplace

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