Sr. Schedule Controls Manager, AMER Construction Programs
About the Role
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain. The AMER Schedule Controls Manager is responsible for managing some of the most technical, cost-efficient, and fast-paced construction project schedules achievable. They are constantly challenged to drive continuous improvement, reduced timelines & identify spend reduction opportunities while delivering the highest quality, most technically efficient data centers in the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic schedule management for Amazon's innovative data center construction projects across the Americas
- Provide expert guidance on complex project scheduling challenges while ensuring timely delivery of critical infrastructure
- Lead and mentor a team of contract Schedulers
- Develop and analyze project schedules (L1-L5), identifying critical paths and optimization opportunities
- Facilitate Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM) with internal/external stakeholders
- Conduct schedule risk assessments and what-if scenarios
- Review and validate contractor schedules and resource loading
- Prepare executive-level schedule status reports and dashboards
- Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) implementation for schedule tracking
- Support schedule forensic analysis and improvement initiatives
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Preferred Qualifications
- Expert-level Primavera P6 skills all schedule management tooling and techniques
Technical Requirements
- Expert knowledge of project scheduling methodologies and tools
- Ability to interpret multi-discipline construction documents
- Understanding of building codes (Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA)
- Experience with progress measurement and performance tracking
Travel
Up to 25% travel across Americas (US, Canada, LATAM). Site visits for pre-construction planning, systems reviews, and commissioning support.
Pay
USA, VA, Herndon - 139,300.00 - 208,000.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans
- EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave