Construction Manager , AMER SE

About the role

As a Data Center Construction Manager, you will be part of a creative, diverse team tasked with solving fascinating problems in constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are industry-leading examples of energy-efficient, cost-effective designs. You will work alongside partner teams such as Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build Data Centers that directly support our customers. You will build some of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world, acting as Amazon's owner's representative on the construction site daily. You will drive cost, schedule, and quality while managing construction vendors and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
• Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
• Create construction project scope and requests for proposals.
• Perform financial analysis of construction.
• Manage construction projects for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
• Conduct constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers.
• Manage construction documents including submittal review, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Ensure construction project quality control.
• Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
• Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures.
• Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent engineering science OR 9 years of related construction management experience in lieu of a degree.
• 6+ years of relevant experience constructing and managing complex MEP systems, including large-scale power distribution/generation gear and cooling systems in mission-critical environments.
• 4+ years of relevant experience managing general contractors and vendors, including RFP processes, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI/submittal tracking in construction project execution.
• 6 years of relevant experience constructing electrical engineering systems including large-scale power distribution/generation gear and constructing mechanical engineering systems including cooling systems.
• Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems.
• Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of data center infrastructure (electrical systems, cooling systems, MEP architecture).
• Professional certification (PE, LEED, or CCM) with knowledge of building codes (BOCA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA).
• Experience managing construction of complex electrical and mechanical systems including power distribution and cooling.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills, using data to support recommendations.
• Proven ability to read/interpret construction specifications and create detailed design requirements across disciplines.
• Track record of value engineering and innovative solutions to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Hands-on experience with data center operations, including systems controls, commissioning, and technical infrastructure management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and option for Supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Pay

USA, VA, Sterling - $111,300.00 - $186,100.00 USD annually.

Amazon values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications. The company strives for work-life harmony, offering flexibility and an inclusive team culture with ongoing learning experiences and mentorship opportunities.