Construction Manager
Company: Amazon.com LLC
Location: Louisa
Posted on: July 11, 2025
|
|
Job Description:
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery,
and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words,
we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS
data centers and all 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 —
and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join
a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply
chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other
vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us
deliver the highest standards for safety and security while
providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost
for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that
welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Key
job responsibilities The Data Center Construction Manager will be
responsible for construction project management and oversight of
construction related activities as they relate to new builds or
general capital projects which includes the ownership of the
project scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Some of the typical
daily tasks of the Construction Manager: 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
request for proposals. Financial analysis of construction.
Construction project management for specific initiatives aimed at
increasing the resiliency of our data centers. Constructability
reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the
construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data
centers. Construction document management including submittal
review, RFI’s, change orders, and invoicing. 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. Able to read and interpret
construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines.
Define data center system-level architecture, specify/document
performance and equipment requirements, create/communicate
conceptual designs, and create/maintain project documentation.
Experience with large scale technical operations or large-scale
compute farms. Knowledge of building codes and regulations
including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA. Experience in
controls and commissioning of large scale projects. Experience with
power management and power monitoring systems. Certifications such
as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction
Manager (CCM) A day in the life Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS)
is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud
platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating
— that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global
500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to
power their businesses. *Diverse Experiences* Amazon values diverse
experiences. Even if you do not meet all the preferred
qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we
encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting,
hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative
experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. *Work/Life
Balance* We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work
should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is
why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When
we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we
can’t achieve in the cloud. *Inclusive Team Culture* Here at AWS,
it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led
affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be
proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences,
including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and
AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop
embracing our uniqueness. *Mentorship and Career Growth* We’re
continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become
Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless
knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources
here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. About
the team AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning,
delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other
words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. 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 — and we’re looking for talented people who want
to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and
network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts,
operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with
people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for
safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at
the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience
an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to
own them to completion. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction
Management, or an equivalent engineering science or 12 years of
relevant construction experience in lieu of a degree. • 8 years of
experience in construction management of large, complex projects
involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP)
plants. • 6 years of general contractor and vendor management
experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality
control, and RFI and submittal tracking) associated with
construction and project execution. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS *
Understand data center system-level architecture and electrical
engineering principles, including switch gear, UPS, transformers,
circuit breakers, breaker coordination studies, and switchgear
sequence of operation. * Understand data center system-level
architecture and mechanical engineering principles for cooling
systems. Able to read and interpret construction specifications and
drawings for all disciplines. * Able to value engineer, and find
creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs and duration with
no impact on quality and reliability. Experience with design or
construction of data centers, critical infrastructure, or
large-scale MEP plants. Experience with systems, controls,
commissioning, power management, and technical operations of data
centers critical infrastructure, or large-scale MEP plants. Amazon
is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally
protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to
deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a
disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during
the application and hiring process, including support for the
interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more
information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed,
please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Keywords: Amazon.com LLC, Sterling , Construction Manager, Engineering , Louisa, Virginia