Construction Manager, Data Centers
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 and expanding AWS's data center capabilities, which are the backbone of their cloud services. The position combines technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systems with project management skills.
As a Construction Manager, you'll oversee complex data center construction projects, working directly with contractors and various internal teams including Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning. You'll be responsible for managing construction vendors, controlling costs, maintaining schedules, and ensuring quality standards are met.
The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of experience in construction management, particularly with large-scale MEP plants and electrical systems. You'll need strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including switch gear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers, as well as mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems.
This role offers the opportunity to work on industry-leading, energy-efficient data center designs while being part of AWS's mission to provide reliable cloud infrastructure. You'll be empowered to drive innovation in data center construction and operations, working with cutting-edge technology and infrastructure at a massive scale.
Amazon offers a supportive work environment with emphasis on work-life harmony, career development, and inclusive culture. You'll join a diverse team of professionals and have access to mentorship opportunities and employee-led affinity groups. The position provides exposure to some of the most challenging and interesting problems in cloud infrastructure, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in the cloud computing industry.
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
Requirements For Construction Manager, Data Centers
- 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
- Understanding of electrical engineering principles
- Understanding of mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with large scale technical operations
Benefits For Construction Manager, Data Centers
- Inclusive work culture
- Work-life harmony
- Career development opportunities
- Mentorship programs
- Employee-led affinity groups
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
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