Pre-Construction Manager, AMER Central Data Center Construction

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Description For Pre-Construction Manager, AMER Central Data Center Construction

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to join their Data Center Construction team. This role is crucial in planning and executing the construction of Amazon's new data center sites nationwide. As a Pre-Construction Manager, you'll be at the forefront of cloud computing innovation, working with cutting-edge infrastructure and technology.

The position requires expertise in construction management, particularly in data center environments. You'll serve as the primary liaison between Real Estate, Design Engineering, Due Diligence, and other critical partner teams. Your responsibilities will span from initial planning through design development, providing schedule forecasting, construction budgeting, and constructability guidance.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. This team keeps the cloud running by supporting all AWS data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment. You'll work alongside a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers.

The ideal candidate will have extensive practical construction experience with bidding, contracting, construction documents, industry infrastructure, design, and engineering. You'll need foundational knowledge of critical data center equipment and systems, including generators, UPS, switchgear, transformers, and various mechanical systems.

Amazon values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture that empowers employees to deliver the best results for customers. The company offers excellent career growth opportunities, mentorship programs, and a supportive work environment that promotes work-life harmony. You'll be part of a team that's continuously innovating and solving complex problems while maintaining the highest standards for safety and security.

This role offers the opportunity to impact the future of cloud computing infrastructure while working for a global technology leader. You'll contribute to AWS's mission of providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for customers worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Pre-Construction Manager, AMER Central Data Center Construction

  • Perform constructability reviews of critical scopes for new data centers
  • Perform build phasing evaluations in civil, structural, electrical fields
  • Determine and communicate site requirements
  • Conduct negotiations with land sellers, developers, general contractors
  • Manage GC and third-party vendors during design phase
  • Define construction scopes and review bid summaries
  • Support issuance of contracting documents
  • Develop handoff project documentation
  • Collect, evaluate, and share lessons learned

Requirements For Pre-Construction Manager, AMER Central Data Center Construction

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent STEM field
  • 5+ years of experience in construction of data center delivery
  • Experience of end-to-end construction project delivery
  • Ability to develop new concepts and processes
  • Ability to travel 25% of the time

Benefits For Pre-Construction Manager, AMER Central Data Center Construction

  • Work-life harmony
  • Flexible working culture
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Career development resources
  • Inclusive team culture

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