Construction Manager , Data Center Construction

About the role

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. As a Data Center Construction Manager you will be responsible for construction project management and oversight of construction‑related activities for new builds or capital projects. You will act as Amazon’s owner’s representative on‑site, driving cost, schedule, and quality while managing vendors and contractors building data centers.

Responsibilities

• Direct interface with construction general contractors during 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 initiatives aimed at increasing data‑center resiliency.
• Conduct constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs for new or optimized data centers.
• Manage construction documents including submittal review, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Ensure construction project quality control and record/report key construction metrics.
• Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root‑cause failure analysis of equipment failures.
• Provide leadership within internal and external teams supporting the data center.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of critical data‑center equipment.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, electrical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Understanding of building codes and regulations (Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA).
• Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations with deep understanding of electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all domains.

Why AWS

• Access to diverse experiences and encouragement to apply even without meeting every preferred qualification.
• Emphasis on work‑life harmony with flexible working culture.
• Inclusive team culture supported by employee‑led affinity groups, diversity conferences, and ongoing learning events.
• Mentorship, knowledge‑sharing, and career‑growth resources aimed at developing well‑rounded professionals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Pay

Base salary range: $111,300 – $186,100 USD annually (varies by location). Total compensation includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs), with final amounts determined by experience, qualifications, and location.