Construction Cost Engineer, AMER Cost Control

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and collaborate with diverse teams of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers.

About the role

The AWS AMER Cost Control team is seeking a passionate and motivated construction cost engineer to support a portfolio of Data Center Construction projects in North and South America. The ideal candidate is innovative, analytical, and knowledgeable of the global construction market, core systems integral to data center construction, and their associated costs. You should have a bias toward automation, a track record of creating benchmarks and metrics for cost controls, and experience working with remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Utilize tools and templates for bid analysis and cost management
• Engage and manage third-party Quantity Surveyor vendors
• Work seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams, both internal and external, on a global scale
• Communicate cost control goals effectively to all stakeholders
• Identify Value Engineering opportunities in design and quantify savings
• Identify project risks and associated financial cost impacts, communicating them to the broader team
• Update repository for historical data
• Define and track cost performance metrics
• Analyze and provide timely feedback on Construction vendor proposals using AWS benchmark data
• Create accurate bid leveling documents
• Provide cost analysis of schedule and design variations
• Validate the final award amount and scope based on contract documents, including schedule
• Implement, maintain, and execute all cost control, change management, progress, and performance reporting
• Validate change cost impacts
• Ensure vendor invoices are accurate and timely
• Support the construction team with project close-out and final payments
• Deliver results for multiple projects with competing priorities consistently

Travel may be required up to 30%, including international travel.

About the team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, offering a robust suite of products and services trusted by customers from startups to Global 500 companies.

We value diverse experiences, work-life balance, and an inclusive team culture. Our employee-led affinity groups foster inclusion, and we provide mentorship and career growth resources to help you develop as a professional.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers or critical infrastructure or large-scale mechanical and electrical plants
• Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
• Experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants
• 3+ years of construction cost management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
• Knowledge of critical data center equipment
• Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams, and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
• Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
• Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
• Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $111,300.00 - $186,100.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support
• Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and parental leave

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.